Occupational Therapist (2026-2027 SY)

General Responsibilities

Reporting directly to a Special Education Assistant Director, the Occupational Therapist develops, implements and coordinates an occupational therapy program for children with a range of mild to severe disabilities. The Occupational Therapist serves as a member of the education team assigned to support special education children. The Occupational Therapist serves as liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.

Salary:

The full salary range for this position is $62,592.43 - $117,980.54. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.

Assignment/Location:

We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to serve our Therapeutic Programs in Vancouver, WA for the 2026-2027 school year. The start date will be August 2026 and it is full time, 200 days/year. This position will serve three programs: Florens Academy, Curae Center, and Spero Center.

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

1. Provide education and support to teachers, classroom staff, parents and other care givers about occupational therapy services.
2. Develop, implement and coordinate an occupational therapy program for children with disabilities consistent with the Individual Education Plan (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals.
3. Conduct occupational therapy assessments. Review assessment finds with parents and the education team.
4. Provide direct service to children.
5. Monitor ongoing treatment records. Evaluate and report on children's progress.
6. Advise, instruct and assist education staff to implement occupational therapy plans.
7. Supervise, train and evaluate certified occupational therapy assistants and paraeducators.
8. Facilitate the procurement, fabrication, modification and adjustment of adaptive equipment/assistive technology for occupational therapy services.
9. Serve as a member of the education team to help address the needs of children.

Other Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State ESA occupational therapist certificate.
2. Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State license to practice occupational therapy.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working in a special education public school setting or with pediatric populations.
2. Experience interpreting state and federal special education law.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions:

1. Travel within the Special Education ESA service area.
2. Physical ability to transfer and/or lift children and equipment.
3. Provide service in homes, child care, preschool and classroom settings.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.