OT​/PT - School Occupational Therapist - FTE

Overview of Position

Occupational Therapists (OTs) 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 student’s ability to perform tasks required for independent function. Specific occupational therapy services include but are not limited to: using specially designed activities and exercises to enhance neurodevelopmental, perceptual motor, sensory processing and fine and gross motor functioning.

They also help students develop, recover, or maintain daily living and school-based skills. They assist students in being able to access the educational environment. OT services are federally mandated through IDEA, governed by licensor laws, Washington Administrative Codes (State of Washington) and IDEA.

• Plans and implements treatment based upon evaluations and re-evaluations of eligible students. (40% of time)
• Evaluates, assesses and observes and writes reports about findings for students as part of the MDT evaluation for eligibility or for additional evaluation requests. (10% of time)
• Evaluates, assesses and observes and writes reports for students as part of the MDT re-evaluation process. (10%)
• Writes treatment plans, IEPS, progress notes. (10%)
• Consults with teachers, parents, other staff members and private-based medical professionals. (5%)
• Communicates via e-mail or by phone with parents and private-based medical professionals. (5%)
• Manages, operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to various equipment and supplies. (10%)
• Attends IEP-evaluation, staff and other related meetings. (5%)
• Participates in education for students and provides program improvement recommendations. (2.5%)
• Performs related duties as appropriate to the assignment. (2.5%)

Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified position, and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent.

Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void. Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Typical Qualifications
BS degree in Occupational Therapy; MS degree in OT.

Preferred
:
Either BS or MS in Occupational Therapy

Will take new graduates.
Preferred:
Previous training and experience in Pediatrics or School District is desirable.

• State of Washington Occupational Therapy License
• ESA certification

Preferred: Training in School-based therapy or pediatric therapy methodology.

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Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

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