Occupational Therapist @ Special Education,Fte,Cont Job Spokane area,Washington USA,Healthcare

Position: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST @ SPECIAL EDUCATION, UP TO 1.0 FTE, CONT.

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

FTE:
Up to 1.0
CONTRACT TYPE: CONTINUING
ANTICIPATED START DATE
:
ASAP
Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

SALARY:
Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. to view current salary and stipend information. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

Conduct evaluations and design effective treatment plans for disabled students as defined by WAC 392-172A and properly identified according to district procedures.

Assist in the identification of students in need of occupational therapy through screening and evaluations.

Evaluate and treat individual children to develop actions in performance skills. The occupational therapist deals with both physical and social development and is concerned with children's ability to accomplish tasks related to their developmental progress.

Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team in designing and implementing effective treatment programs as determined by the student's individual educational plan.

Relate the educational significance of occupational therapy treatments toward assisting in the student's fullest potential and educational growth.

Plan and implement an occupational therapy program for identified children to achieve necessary goals within the educational setting.

Develop, implement, and evaluate IEPs that focus on assessment data and evaluated student progress using a data based decision-making model.

Provide consultation and advisory services to the child's family, health care agencies, and community organizations as needed.

Consult with the student's physician concerning the student's occupational therapy program.

Consult, instruct, and monitor the student, family, and other educational staff in occupational therapy procedures as needed.

Maintain appropriate written records and reports for each child served and/or assessed.

Participate in ordering new supplies, manage the equipment, and adopt repairs as necessary for functional operation of said equipment.

Participate in continuing education to ensure continued professional growth, awareness, and development.

Maintain professional knowledge and expertise; attend, participate and implement district level program requirements of IDEA, NCLD, and Statewide Assessment requirements.

Perform other job-related duties as requested from supervisor.

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy.

Registration as an occupational therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Certified or eligible for Washington State certification as an educational staff associate endorsed for occupational therapy.

Related experience or a minimum of a pediatric affiliation with a strong interest in pediatrics is required.

Additional education in occupational therapy, theory, and methods in current usage with disabled children desirable.

Demonstrated knowledge of the essential requirements within IDEA (Individuals with…

Occupational Therapist @ Special Education, Fte, Cont