Occupational Therapy Assistant -Special Student Services - Tigard Tualatin School District - TE

Occupational Therapy Assistant
-Special Student Services - Tigard Tualatin School District - TEMPORARY - 26/27 School Year

• Position Type:
  Classified/ Classified Employee
• Date Posted: 3/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Tigard-Tualatin School District
• Date Available:
  
  08/24/2026
• Closing Date:
  Priority Date 03/10/2026

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Department: Special Student Services

Location: Tigard Tualatin School District

Reports To: Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule, Range T ($33.22 - $38.47 per hour; DOE)

FTE: 0.80 FTE - Monday-Thursday; 8 hours per day OR 1.0 FTE - Monday-Friday; 8 hours per day

** THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY FROM 8.24. ONLY **

NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In Partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position implements direct or consultative intervention programs for children with physical disabilities both individually and in small groups, as directed by the Occupational Therapist.

• Associate Degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current Oregon Occupational Therapy Assistant license, or the ability to obtain a license prior to start date.
• Valid Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance.
• Optional additional certifications as determined by the ESD, including current certification as established by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) are encouraged.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Proficient in the use of computers and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word).
• Confer regularly with Occupational Therapist.
• Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities.

• A. Collaborate with the school team on providing recommendations/adaptations for fine motor, sensory, oral motor, and activities of daily living in relation to developmental/educational impact.
• B. Assist students in developing hand skills and fine manipulations of objects.
• C. Collaborate with the IFSP/IEP team to problem-solve safe feeding tools and adaptations to ensure safe eating.
• D. Train, educate, and assist children and staff with educational tools such as assistive technology skills to improve writing output, such as computer applications or the use of a keyboard.
• E. Fabricate and/or adapt materials as needed.
• F. Provide adaptations or modifications for student clothing management in relation to their developmental/educational goals (shoe tying, jacket management, toileting sequence).
• G. Provide…