Hiring Occupational Therapists in the Kent School District! Please review the job description and APPLY if you are interested!

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Full-time/Part-time)

Pay Range: $45 - $60/hr (Based on Experience)

Contract Duration: 08/28/24 to 06/17/25 (43 Weeks)

Shift: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM (30-Minute Meal Break)

Location: Kent School District, Kent, WA 98031

POSITION SUMMARY: Occupational therapists in the educational setting provide specially designed instruction and related services.  The occupational therapist collaborates with families and educational team members to develop appropriate education programs and advises on health-related concerns as they impact education for students with special needs.  The program goal is to help students to function as independently as possible within the least restrictive environment. This position requires working with children of various ages and a variety of disabilities (preschool to 12th grade).  The position requires being an itinerant and traveling to different school sites within the district (optional)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Evaluates student occupational profile, the classroom/school environment, and sensory and motor performance deficits that interfere with student development, learning, and access to education. The occupational therapist utilizes a variety of standardized, functional, and behavioral assessments; skilled clinical observations; histories; and interviews.

• Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report that reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and identifies the need for occupational therapy services

• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, and develop recommendations

• Develops and implements occupational therapy intervention plans that include a variety of service delivery models: direct service, collaboration or shared goals/objectives with classroom staff, and consultation/problem-solving.

• Coordinates services with the IEP team, including parent

• Adapts and modifies the environment including assistive technology and training

• Supervises certified occupational therapy assistant in the implementation of occupational therapy services

• In-service to classroom teachers and paraprofessionals to embed intervention techniques in the classroom and support generalization of student skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a degree in Occupational Therapy

• Possess National Certification (NBCOT)

• Possess current Washington State Occupational Therapy license