2026-27 ESA Occupational Therapist Pool

Apply now for the2026 - 2027 school year!

This postings is a pool for interested Occupational Therapists to submit an application to indicate interest in employment withClover Park School District.

*Total PossibleSalaryRange:$71847 - $135415/yr

Contracted Days:183

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Occupational Therapist

Valid Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate

FTE - 1.0

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Classification Level: Teacher Salary Schedule

Reports to: Special Education Administrator/Building Admin

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

This position uses activity and adapted surroundings to facilitate needed skills to facilitate the students independent functioning and to decrease the effects of the handicapping condition on the students ability to participate in the educational process in cooperation with other staff members and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct and interpret informal and formal assessments of appropriate students identified and referred for assessment through the use of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) process.
• Plan and implement educationally relevant therapy programs for eligible students.
• Participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with school personnel and parents. Administer services as related to educational needs identified in the IEP which will achieve the goals of the program established for each student.
• Monitor and attend to behavior of students during service sessions.
• Coordinate services with those of other health and educational personnel and provide consultative services.
• Participate in varied service delivery models (i.e. individual group consultative) in cooperation with the student other school personnel and the students family.
• Evaluates students in terms of planned goals revises intervention strategies as a result of the evaluation and provides students with feedback on their progress.
• Organizes and schedules assigned caseload at varied locations.
• Request/recommend from the Special Education Department the basic equipment and supplies needed.
• Continue professional educational development and participate in professional development activities for staff and support personnel.
• Participate in policy formulation as it relates to services.
• Maintain records and submit reports as required by law and district process and procedure.
• Maintain clean utilize and transport needd equipment used for students therapy.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree from an accredited 4 year college.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to function as a team member with staff and parents in the development of student IEPs.
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with all types of disabled students professional associates and patrons of the school district.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with district staff and administrators students parents or guardians outside agencies community groups and the public in a multicultural community.
• Knowledge of educational versus medical concerns needing assistance from needed services.
• Knowledge of Special Education service delivery models.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations from programs providing services to children with handicapping conditions and Clover Park School District policies.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain/clean equipment.
• Ability to initiate and maintain required and adequate student and office records.
• Ability to follow established guidelines to supervise Assistants when appropriate.
• Ability to regularly lift and push/pull 40 pounds and occasionally lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to be flexible in regards to scheduling school selections and assignments.
• Ability to organize workload in two or more work locations on a daily basis.

Certification and Licenses

• Valid Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate withOccupational Therapist endorsement
• Valid Washington State Drivers License.
• Must be able to obtain access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord in accordance with REAL ID Act.

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working with youth aged 3 to 21.
• Working knowledge of computer software and ability to type at least 30 wpm.
• Current First Aid/CPR
• Willingness to participate in the educational preparation of students in professional and supportive levels oftraining in area of expertise.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed at a regular elementary or secondary school building; may be various locations on a daily or weekly basis. Exposure to normal amounts of dust and fumes from office machines and cleaning chemicals and occasional loud noises. Ability to use arms hands and fingers; lift and push/pull 40 pounds often; team lift 60 pounds occasionally; listen closely - more attentive than normal daily life frequently; and often bend stretch twist walk or reach requiring recurring physical activity requiring more than ordinary strength or effort are all required.

FLSA:Exempt AFFILIATION:CPEA

WORK YEAR:183

*Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following:

Building Centered Responsibility - 5 days

District Centered Responsibility - 2.5 days

Event Responsibility - 1 day

Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered district-centered and event).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jennifer Herbold Executive Director of Special Education . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at Deadline:Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Experience:

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