Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Job : 5721608

Posting #: 3694

Location: Woodland Public Schools, Preschool through 12th Grade

Days/Hrs: 7 hours/day, Monday‑Friday (1.0 FTE), 189 days (180 school days and 9 professional development days)

Start Date: 8/10/2026

Pay

Schedule:

2025‑2026 Salary Schedule; 2026‑2027 TBD

Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and LTD through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) and retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

The occupational therapist, as a member of the educational team, supports the education of students suspected of and/or diagnosed with disability in their least restrictive environment. The occupational therapist develops, implements and coordinates an occupational therapy program within the local educational agency (LEA); providing screening, evaluation and intervention services. Working with students with disabilities and serious health impairments, the occupational therapist is expected to analyze present levels of performance, problem‑solve effectively and demonstrate a high level of professional judgment when recommending and providing services, making environmental modifications and training staff to manage physical needs at an appropriate level of supervision.

Direct supervision may be exercised over support personnel and must be provided to any certificated occupational therapy assistant at least every 30 days. Consultation with educational and community personnel is also an essential component of the occupational therapist’s roles and responsibilities. The occupational therapist, though working as a team member serving students, is autonomous in applying principles of occupational therapy and responsible for working within the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other legal mandates.

Work is performed under the direction of the special services director.

• Must possess Washington State Occupational Therapist licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Two years of experience preferred
• Experience working in the field of special education within the public school setting is preferred
• Background in behavioral therapy as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred
• Experience with in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
• Willingness to participate in staff development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
• Knowledge and experience in a variety of diagnoses, ages, and populations and applying the appropriate modalities
• Ability to relate well to administrators, teachers, parents, and students
• Ability to convey humor and positive energy with team members, students, parents and the motor team department

• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, theory, methods and evidence‑based practice
• Knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision making, outcomes‑based intervention and their proper application in the educational environment
• Knowledge of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and specific diagnoses
• Knowledge of administrative management practices
• Ability to plan, implement, administer and coordinate a physical therapy program, from eligibility determination to exit, within an LEA
• Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment tools and interpret results of assessment
• Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness
• Ability to plan, coordinate and provide training and continuing education both formally and informally to parents, school administration, school staff, community agencies, staff and other medical professionals
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Knowledge of current legal mandates, including federal and state law, compliance issues, confidentiality requirements, funding procedures and requirements

• Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
• Screens and…