2025-26 Occupational Therapist - (0.6 - 1.0 FTE) - Special Programs Department
2025-26 Occupational Therapist - (0.6 - 1.0 FTE) - Special Programs Department
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$ 43998 - 95320
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Job Description
Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting.If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Posting Opens:Tuesday June 3 2025
Posting Closes: Open Until Filled
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is $43998 - $95320 depending on education/experience plus a generousbenefit plan. (based on24/25 Salary Schedule)
About the District
Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene where the University of Oregon is located. We currentlyhave more than 9000 students over 1400 staff members and over 600 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to supportEvery Student Every Daythroughout their K-12 education.
In Springfield Public Schools we acknowledge that systemic barriers have perpetuated disparities and disproportionate outcomes for students from historically marginalized populations. We believe that educational equity is about providing every student with the opportunities and resources to thrive and removing the barriers that have led to the predictability of academic success based on identity. We assert that working for educational equity is the responsibility of each person in our system.
We strive to create welcoming and inclusive cultures and environments that embrace and affirm the identity of each student inclusive of race ethnicity disability family economics mobility language sex sexual orientation gender identity initial proficiencies immigration status and religion. We are committed to standing up to bias and discrimination.
We recognize that achieving educational equity is a process of assessment reflection and continuous improvement. We engage in these practices so that across our system teaching and learning can be appropriately varied and responsive to every student every day.
To learn more about Equity & Inclusion efforts at Springfield Public Schools please clickhere!
About the Position
Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Occupational Public Schools is a wonderful place to work as an Occupational Therapist. There is a collaborative atmosphere that allowsOTs to work with school teams to help meet the needs of the students inthe community. OTsassess and work with students at their school to better help them accesstheir education. The OT team including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) meetsfrequentlyto discuss difficult cases collaborate learn and problem-solve. Occupational Therapists are a critical part of many IEP teams at the schoollevel; they work with the Principal academic teams and behavioral support teams to ensure outstandingservices for our students.
Qualifications
- Current License by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board;
- Preferably two years of experience as an occupational therapist.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple complex technical tasks including: using assessment instruments; operating equipment used in occupational therapy strategies; to use computer software needed in OT sessions; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference with regard to standardized testing materials used in occupational therapy; review and interpret highly technical information; speak persuasively to implement desired actions; respond to questions from supervisors co-workers parents; analyse situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities; stages of child development; abnormal development and medical diagnoses related to Special Education; current OT treatment interventions; concepts of grammar and punctuation; safety practices and procedures; knowledge of basic body mechanics and implementation; and regulations and/or laws.
ABILITY is required to maintain current reporting documentation independently set up complex schedule; determine the need for an occupational therapy evaluation and to select and administer appropriate assessment tools to evaluate the student; develop occupationally-based intervention plans based on evaluation information; participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary educational teams to develop Individualized Education Programs to meet student needs; and adapt and/or modify environments equipment and materials. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; and work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; maintaining effective working relationships; and translating therapy data into meaningful educational activities.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Daily in-district travel is required.
Education
Have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements.
Specific Duties
- Assesses students motor skills (e.g. fine motor gross motor perceptual-motor visual motor hand function motor coordination sensory motor/processing muscle strength oral motor/feeding) and functional performance in a variety of learning environments (playgrounds classrooms lunchrooms bathrooms) for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for occupational therapy treatment appropriate modifications or accommodations and/or curriculum access.
- Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.
- Develops treatment plans and/or interventions for the purpose of remediating students motor skill deficits within the educational setting and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Uses professional judgement to determine what service delivery model is appropriate to meet the students educational needs (e.g. direct indirect service on behalf of the student consultation collaboration group interventions).
- Provides direct occupational therapy services when appropriate for the purpose of developing students daily living skills in compliance with established goals and objectives.
- Consults with teachers parents staff and outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information developing plans for services making recommendations and/or coordinating occupational therapy services with those of other disciplines.
- Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents teachers administration speech and language pathologists physical therapists maintenance personnel educational assistants team members physicians other professionals etc.) for the purpose of communicating information resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
- Collaborates with assistive technology professionals to identify appropriate uses of assistive devices and assistive technology.
- Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents teachers staff students etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
- Adapts and modifies the environment to meet individual needs and help students function as independently as possible; this may involve initial training of instructional staff for consistency and safe use of equipment.
- Monitors and reassessesthe effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue modify or discontinue intervention.
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. daily/weekly schedule daily notes treatment plans evaluations IEP documentation reports treatment recommendations etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
- Maintains files and/or records (e.g. daily notes treatment plans IEP documentation etc.) in accordance with professional standards state guidelines and school system policy for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. training workshops in-services IEPs team meetings etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
- Within the IEP process: attends IEP meetings; collaborate with the team to identify a students annual goals and determine the services supports modifications and accommodations that are required for the student to achieve these goals; prepares written materials for IEP documentation.
- Interprets medical and academic reports for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
- Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques assessment tools and methods community resources equipment needs) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students functional goals.
- Manages and maintains inventory of therapeutic equipment and transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.
- Uses professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making in practice.
- Participates in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with best practice and to meet Oregon Licensure requirements every 2 years.
- Prioritizes and schedules work tasks independently.
Other Notes
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job posting is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin disability gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints please contact Human Resources at .
It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeORa letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeANDa copy of the applicants veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).For veterans preference to apply the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.
Employment Type
Full-Time
