Occupational Therapist​/Physical Therapist

Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist

Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists (OT/PTs) help students who have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling improve their ability to perform tasks in daily routines and environments. They have knowledge of treatments used to restore function which has been impaired or lost and improve the students ability to perform tasks required for independent function.

• As a member of a multidisciplinary team, to screen and evaluate children referred for occupational therapy. The main areas of evaluation include visual-perceptual skills, gross and fine motor skills, self-care, sensory integration and normal growth and development as they pertain to school and home settings.
• Establish and implement a treatment program to achieve established goals and objectives that are developed through the Individualized Education Programming.
• Relate the educational significance of occupational therapy treatments toward assisting in the student's fullest potential and educational growth.
• Work closely with special education teachers, speech therapists, physical therapists, parents and educational assistants as part of a transdisciplinary teacher model.
• Maintain professional knowledge and expertise; attend, participate and implement district level program requirements of IDEA, and Statewide Assessment requirements.
• Consult with classroom personnel, families, medical professionals and staff and students in regular education programs to promote intergration and cooperation.
• Maintain written records and submit reports for each student.
• Communicate program rationale and procedure to staff, community and parents.

• Washington State ESA Certification
• Washington State Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapist license
• Must be willing to work with students of varying ability and demonstrate effective principles of learning and teaching.
• Possess excellent classroom control and ability to motivate students
• Demonstrate ability to work well and share ideas with other teachers and ability to promote positive school relationships with students, parents, support personnel, staff, administrators, and others with the community.
• Must have empathy and demonstrated rapport with students who are environmentally and/or educationally disadvantaged.
• Must be willing to work with all levels of special education students.
• Must be able to align lesson plans and units of instruction and assessment to the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements.
• Must be willing and able to provide support to classroom teachers by assisting with accommodations and instructional modifications to meet students' IEPs.
• Must be a student advocate.
• Demonstrate an ability to provide direct occupational therapy.
• Master's or Doctorate in physical occupational therapy.
• Previous experience in OT in the public school setting preferred.

Valid Washington State ESA Certificate to function as an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist. Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA is desirable. Valid WA State driver's license and appropriate insurance required. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

That which is required to be effective in the position and to maintain knowledge as current

Criminal Justice fingerprint/Background Clearance

Exempt

Bargaining Unit:
Othello Education Association (OEA)

Conditions of Employment Starting Date:  School Year (182 total contracted days) Salary: $63,912 - $122,620 annual salary. Based on education and experience Per OEA CBA -  Salary Schedule Retirement:
Pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

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