Specialist, Occupational Therapist, TBD

Specialist, Occupational Therapist, Job 26-0039 TBD

Job : 5701922

Final date to receive applications: May 29, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

NEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:
Mukilteo School District Equity Commitment. Prospective employees must write a one-page summary of your work and life experiences that position you to be successful in this District commitment.

This is a 0.9 FTE continuing contract Occupational Therapist position for the  school year. Location, time, and days per year are TBD.

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate as an Occupational Therapist.

Applicants with a master's degree in occupational therapy are encouraged to apply. The District will assist selected candidates with obtaining an Educational Staff Associate certificate.

Position Type: Continuing

• Organize, plan and implement a program of evaluation or treatment of students with motor and/or sensory needs that adversely affect their educational progress.
• Plan appropriate treatment programs and develop and maintain materials necessary for implementation of this program.
• Conduct a therapy program which aids the individual to receive a free, appropriate public educational program as described in the student’s IEP.
• Maintain records, submit reports and evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
• Engage in continuing education studies which ensures continuous professional growth and participate in providing in-service education for school staff.
• Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards and subject matter content.
• Recognize individual student learning and cultural needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement and meeting special education laws and policies.
• Participate in and facilitate various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies.
• Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by state and federal regulations and district policy.
• Direct the work of assigned classified staff.
• Fulfill legal responsibilities, implement, and comply with federal and state laws, district policies and other guiding principles, and State Code of Professional Conduct.
• Perform other duties of similar scope and function.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required include:

• Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of and commitment to each child, taking into consideration individual background and characteristics, including cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
• Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations. Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of child development and ability to effectively meet developmental needs of students.
• Ability to address culturally responsive needs of children and families. Ability to assess and evaluate student progress and achievement.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices, including cultural responsiveness.
• Demonstrated competent knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
• Ability to adapt and modify techniques and materials for effectiveness.
• Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to build an environment of trust, teamwork and effective communication.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with diverse people, including racially, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competencies.
• Ability to identify and address personal, cultural, and institutional bias.
• Organizational, time management, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to strengthening job-related competencies.

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate as a School Occupational Therapist.
• Valid Washington State licensure.

• Successful and recent experience as an occupational therapist in a school setting, with student cultural and economic diversity experience.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and…