Occupational/Physical Therapist

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.  

This is a "pool" posting for multiple vacancies for the 2025-26 school year. When a vacancy is open to external applicants, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed in the spring or summer. Please apply to the area(s) you are interested in and endorsed (or will be endorsed) to teach and indicate those areas in your cover letter and/or resume.

Job Summary:

A School-Based occupational therapist (OT) is involved in evaluating students' functional abilities in the areas of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing skills, mobility, assistive technology use, and daily living skills to participate and succeed in their educational environment. An occupational therapist will develop individualized educational plans (IEPs) and treatment plans to meet annual motor related goals. OTs implement interventions to support their participation in school related activities and collaborate with educational staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support and accommodations. 

A School-Based physical therapist (PT) is involved in evaluating students' functional abilities in the areas of mobility and gait training, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing skills, assistive technology use, and daily living skills to participate and succeed in their educational environment. A physical therapist will develop individualized educational plans (IEPs) and treatment plans to meet annual motor related goals. PTs implement interventions to support their participation in school related activities and collaborate with educational staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support and accommodations. 

Salary: 2025-26 Northshore Education Association (NSEA) Salary Schedule Placement on the salary schedule is determined by official documentation verifying educational level and certificated work experience. Salary will be prorated for less than a full-year and/or part-time employees.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree along with the completion of a teacher's preparation program and endorsement skills examinations. Preferred experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in a large school system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of developmental needs of students within assigned age range; knowledge of subject matter content and pedagogy; classroom management and organizational skills; skill in conflict resolution; ability to implement district adopted curriculum; ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to adapt to changes quickly; ability to be an effective and collaborative member of a team; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to improve professional skills; ability to effectively use and integrate technology into curriculum; ability to learn new policies and procedures quickly; ability to maintain a valid WA State Teaching Certificate.

Working Conditions: Works in a classroom setting; must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, and lift and carry objects typically weighing ten pounds or less; required to stand for extended periods of time; frequently reaches below shoulder height; occasionally pushes or pulls objects; frequently required to use sufficient manual dexterity to operate controls and computer keyboard, and handle books and other materials; exposure to infectious diseases; may be required to attend meetings or activities beyond normal work day.

Licenses/Special Requirements: Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate with the Occupational Therapist endorsement or Physical Therapist endorsement. Candidates who are new to the profession or moving from out of state, may apply if anticipated to obtain certification prior to the position start date or first day of school. 

Benefits: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.  Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

Application Procedure: 

• Complete an online application.
• Attach a cover letter and resume.
• Enter 3 references, including their name, professional relationship to you, phone, and email. Confidential Reference Forms are automatically emailed via the application system.
• You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board. 

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Salary : $75,182 - $144,194