Occupational Therapist

Position: Occupational Therapist - 26/27 School Year

Occupational Therapist - 26/27 School Year

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Salary: Per KEA Salary Schedule

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE
. Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association found HERE
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Essential Functions

• Organize and conduct an identification program for occupational therapy services by utilizing appropriate evaluation criteria, materials, procedures and recordkeeping
• Consult with parents, staff and administration regarding student needs
• Select and employ appropriate diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive program
• Prepare IEP goals and objectives and maintain progress data to meet the individual needs of students receiving direct services from the occupational therapist
• Understand and comply with current legislation on children with disabilities
• Complete all required reports and records in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide supervision to certified occupational therapy assistants as per ethical and state guidelines
• Provide occupational therapy services in classroom and individual settings
• Provide supervision to District motor team assistant as per ethical and state guidelines
• Consult with school staff on appropriate practices for students with disabilities
• Function as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team and as a member of a team providing motor services to students with disabilities
• Follow Code of Ethics and maintain a high standard of professional behavior
• Understand and follow adopted District policies/procedures regarding students with disabilities
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for Washington State E.S.A. Occupational Therapist Certificate
• Must possess state licensure as an occupational therapist
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Must have experience in identifying students with exceptional needs
• Demonstrated ability to maintain individual case records according to law
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with Special Education personnel, parents and school staff when developing individual educational programs for students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to conduct appropriate testing, diagnosis and evaluation activities of students with disabilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students

Successful Therapy Experience In Educational Setting Preferred

• Willingness to participate in professional development activities designed to upgrade professional skills
• Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and evaluate students
• Physically capable of conducting therapy
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities between health care and occupational therapy personnel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between buildings
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-172A, IDEA ’04, Section 504, etc)

Other Functions

• Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned

Reports To

Special Education Director

Terms Of Employment

Per negotiated agreement between the Kelso School district and the Kelso Education Association

Application Procedure

Apply online so.wednet.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and…