Specialist, Occupational Therapist, Job 25-0043 TBD
Specialist, Occupational Therapist, Job 25-0043 TBD
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NEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Mukilteo School District Equity Commitment
The Mukilteo School District is committed to eliminating racism inequities for students and institutional bias in order to ensure all of our students reach their full potential. Prospective employees of the District will be expected to share in this focus and commitment and therefore are required to respond to the following:
Write a one-page summary of your work and life experiences that position you to be successful in this District commitment and be prepared to upload your summary when you apply.
This is a 0.4 FTE continuing contract Occupational Therapist position. The anticipated schedule is 7.75 hours per day two days per week during the school year.
Minimum Qualifications:Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate as an Occupational Therapist.
Applicants with a masters degree in occupational therapy are encouraged to apply. We will assist selected candidates with obtaining an Educational Staff Associate certificate. For additional information please visit OSPIs website:ESA First Time Applicant OSPI ()
Salary listed is for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
JOB SUMMARY:Provide occupational therapy and related evaluations for children as determined by the evaluation and IEP team.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Organize plan and implement a program of evaluation or treatment of students with ne motor and/or sensory needs that adversely aect their educational progress.
- Plan appropriate treatment programs and develop and maintain materials necessary for implementation of this program.
- Conduct a therapy program which aids the individual to receive a free appropriate public educational program as described in the students IEP.
- Maintain records submit reports and evaluate the eectiveness of the program.
- Engage in continuing education studies which ensures continuous professional growth and participate in providing in-service education for school sta.
- Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards and subject matter content.
- Recognize individual student learning and cultural needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement.
- Foster and manage a safe positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting eective student behavior and success.
- Recognize individual student cultural needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual success.
- Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement and meeting special education laws and policies.
- Participate in and facilitate various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs and to meet laws and policies.
- Engage in continuing education studies which insures professional growth.
- Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by state and federal regulations and district policy.
- Direct the work of assigned classied sta.
- Fulll legal responsibilities implement and comply with federal and state laws district policies and other guiding principles and State Code of Professional Conduct.
- Perform other duties of similar scope and function.
- Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specied under contract.
JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills Knowledge and Abilitiesrequired to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
- Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction remediation and evaluation.
- Knowledge of and commitment to each child taking into consideration individual background and characteristics including cultural diversity English language learners and special education students.
- Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations. Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and ability to eectively meet developmental needs of students.
- Ability to address culturally responsive needs of children and families. Ability to assess and evaluate student progress and achievement.
- Knowledge of and skills in using eective instructional strategies and practices including cultural responsiveness.
- Demonstrated competent knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction remediation and evaluation.
- Ability to adapt and modify techniques and materials for eectiveness.
- Ability to interact and collaborate positively and eectively with parents students sta and administrators.
- Ability to build an environment of trust teamwork and eective communication.
- Skills and ability to communicate eectively both written and verbal with diverse people including racially ethnically and socioeconomically diverse communities.
- Ability to demonstrate cultural competencies.
- Ability to identify and address personal cultural and institutional bias. Skills and abilities in organization time management and recordkeeping. Ability to operate technology devices and specic software programs.
- Ability to maintain condentiality.
- Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.
EDUCATION:
- Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate as a School Occupational Therapist
- Valid Washington State licensure
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Successful and recent experience as an occupational therapist in a school setting. Student cultural and economic diversity experience.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse cultural racial ethnic gender sexual orientation ability and socioeconomic backgrounds preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Occasionally
1% - 33%
Frequently
34% - 65%
Continually
66% - 100%
Sitting
x
Standing
x
Walking
x
Crouching
x
Kneeling/Crawling
x
Stooping
x
Twisting Knees
x
Twisting Waist
x
Twisting Neck
x
Climbing
x
Balancing
x
Leg/Foot Use
x
Reaching
x
Handling/Grasping
x
Fingering/Feeling
x
Pushing/Pulling
x
Lifting/Carrying
x
Talking
x
Hearing
x
Vision
x
Near Acuity
x
Far Acuity
x
Depth Perception
x
Color Vision
x
Field of Vision
x
Smell
x
Work Outdoors
x
Work Indoors
x
MukilteoSchool District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employeeshave been designatedto handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Patty Dowd) Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson ) and the ADA/Access Coordinator KarenMooseker). Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues atSno-IsleTECH Skills Centershould bedirected to Wes Allen Director ). Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett WA 98204.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
