25-0116 School Occupational Therapist

Work Schedule: 1.0 FTE Continuing Position  - 180-day base contract per year (Monday - Friday)

Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education

Salary: Per Marysville Education Association Negotiated Salary Schedule

Base & TRI Salary Schedule at http://www.msd25.org/employee-groups

Account Code: 2100-26-2110-0000-2000-0000-0

Position Summary:

This position will provide therapy/interventions as prescribed in accordance with district and professional standards, will maintain records and documentation as set forth in the Individual Education Program (IEP); and is subject to ongoing student progress monitoring.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) with School Occupational Therapist endorsement required
• Washington State license as Occupational Therapist maintain for the duration of job required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Successful experience at appropriate grade level preferred
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Desired Skills: 

• Ability to identify students with physical disability, motor deficit, movement dysfunction, and/or developmental delay
• Ability to communicate and assist school personnel, public agencies, and parents relative to disability
• Knowledge of implementing occupational therapy services in keeping with district and state guidelines
• Knowledge of an ability in processing therapy programs as prescribed by state law and consistent with district policy
• Knowledge of student evaluation processes and procedures

Essential Job Functions: 

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Provide occupational therapy services for students with identified physical disability, motor deficit, movement dysfunction, and/or developmental delay which interferes with learning in the educational environment
• Program planning for occupational therapy or appropriate options for each Individualized Education Program (IEP) as a member of the Multidisciplinary Educational Team (MDT)
• Treatment and management of the disability based upon results of evaluation which may include direct and/or indirect therapy services
• Consultation and education on a formal and informal level with medical and educational professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents regarding educational programming and disability information
• Administration of occupational therapy services within the educational environment (documentation, record keeping, equipment, space requirements, supervision of classroom and occupational therapy assistants)
• Responsible for and monitor of the proper fit, use, and adjustment of specialized equipment
• Research and evaluation for school occupational therapy services
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Establish and maintain professional contacts with students
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
• Perform related duties as assigned

Work Environment: 

Work is typically performed in and around a student learning environment; may be exposed to childhood diseases; may be required to balance and crouch, crawl, bend, or kneel; may be required to stand for prolonged periods; may be exposed to high noise levels; and may experience a multitude of demands and changing priorities with frequent interruptions.

Evaluation

This position shall be evaluated periodically by the Executive Director of Special Education pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria.  The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above essential job functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promo, and training. Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. 

The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:

• Civil Rights: Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement & Gender Inclusivity; 360-965-0008
• Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying: Executive Director of Human Resources; 360-965-0071 
• Title IX:Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; 360-965-0020
• Section 504 and ADA: Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; 360-965-0174

Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to the district employee/department listed above by phone at (360) 965-0000.  You also have the right to file a written complaint.   Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.  

 
The Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

Classification History

Job description developed January 2006.  Job description revised November 2008.  Job description revised May 2010.  Job description revised April 2011.  Job description revised February 2012.  Job description revised November 2012.  Job description revised April 2014. Job description updated 2023.