Position Info:

• Current District Employees must apply within 5 days of the position posting date or the position will remain open until filled. Rates listed are for 2024-25; 2025-26 pending school board approval.

Benefit Info:

• Benefits offered: Medical Dental Vision Prescription (SEBB) Long-Term Disability Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance Retirement Sick personal bereavement leave Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA) Employee Assistance Program Stipends based on position per CBA *Optional Benefits: Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance Deferred compensation Annuities (403(b) Roth) Medical flexible spending arrangement Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement Dependent care assistance program

JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Plan conduct and evaluate an educational therapy program for all assigned students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Diagnose and prescribe and implement an instructional and activity program to meet each students
aptitude interest level of achievement instructional and motor development needs.
2. Conduct parent and/or parent-student conferences to interpret students educational
social/behavioral and physical development and interpret program rationale.
3. Develop an Individualized Education Program for each identified child.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
1. Ability to work cooperatively with staff administration and support personnel in a team approach to
solving individual learning problems.
2. Ability to access a child using both standardized and clinical assessment techniques.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must possess or be eligible for Washington State Education Staff Associate Certificate as an
Occupational Therapist.
2. Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with all students staff parents and community.
3. Valid Washington State drivers license; must provide automobile for on-the-job use.
4. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This is a sedentary position with light work that involves sitting a portion of the time but does require
walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perception of sound near
and far vision depth perception; handling and working with educational and psychological materials;
and providing highly technical oral and written information and reports.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential
functions of the job.
The Occupational Therapist works under the direction of the Director of Student Services and/or the
Building Administrator. The Occupational Therapist maintains continuous contact with various staff
members to insure close coordination and communication necessary for successfully accomplishing the
objectives of the occupational therapy program within the total educational process. They also maintain
contact with parents parent-teacher associations professional associations and other community
organizations in order to promote understanding and goodwill toward the objectives of the occupational
therapy program in the Monroe School District.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary is based on the approved District salary schedule for the BASE and local TRI pay. Placement on
the salary schedule is based on experience degrees and post baccalaureate college credits per the
State Salary Schedule. Salary is adjusted for less than full time equivalent (1.0 FTE). Current benefits
include: health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
This position is that of dean of students and is represented by the MEA collective bargaining unit. The
position of dean of students will work a schedule in coordination with the District student calendar.
Salary and benefits as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement. Both day/evening
and week day/weekend hours are required.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants shall submit a letter of interest that addresses the qualities and concepts noted in
this job posting as well as those required items as identified on the District application.
Following receipt of applications candidates will be screened and interviews scheduled. Following
interviews a check with references and a review of the application file a candidate will be
recommended to the Superintendent and Board of Directors for appointment.
SELECTION SCHEDULE
This position is posted for 5 days for current MEA bargaining members to apply.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Monroe School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex race creed religion color
national origin age honorable discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including
gender expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of
a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and
provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees
have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX
Coordinator Joanne Dickinson (360.804.2539) Section 504/ADA Coordinator Ginnie Ayres
(360.804.5228 and Compliance Coordinator Joanne Dickinson (360.805.2539).
The Monroe School District is an equal opportunity employer and supports the spirit policies and
practices of state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in keeping with the Districts Affirmative
Action Plan.
The Monroe School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English
language skills can participate in all education programs services and activities.
IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT REQUIREMENT
All new employees are required by law to submit documentation to Human Resources proving eligibility
to work in the USA by completing an Employment Eligibility Form within three days of employment.
APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Pursuant to Chapter 486 Laws of 1987 all applicants must complete the disclosure form provided by
Human Resources at the time of application.
BACKGROUND CHECK ON NEW HIRES
According to 1992 legislation ESHB 2518 all school employees with regularly scheduled unsupervised
access to children are required to have a criminal background check which includes fingerprinting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
All District employees are required to attend an HIV/AIDS presentation and a Harassment Intimidation
and Bullying presentation.
** MONROE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE AND DRUG FREE WORK PLACE

Required Experience:

IC