Occupational Therapist (2627 SY)

An opportunity to Inspire Challenge and Empower!

Posting Information: We are currently hiring for an Occupational Therapist for Shelton School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Open until filled.

Interview Process: If selected for an interview you will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Virtual Interview. Candidates chosen for a second round interview will participate in an in-person interviews at a date to be determined.

Schedule: 1.0 FTE

Location: Itinerant (multiple locations that may change as student need changes).

Salary: $64664 - $119032 annually depending on experience. The listed salary range is based on the 2025-2026 school year and will be updated once 2026-2027 salaries are finalized.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: 12 sick leave days of which 6 can be used for personal leave each school year; 5 days bereavement leave per school year; health insurance benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) including medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance. Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS); other fringe benefits as allowed under the Shelton Education Association (SEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Overview

The Occupational Therapist position supports the School Districts Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plans by providing individualized assessment and direct services for students in multiple locations throughout the this role you will work closely with teachers school staff and families to develop and implement individualized therapy plans that promote student independence and access to the school environment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students improve their motor skills mobility and overall physical function in an educational setting.

Requirements

• EligiblefororcurrentlyholdsaWashingtonStateCertificateasanEducationalStaffAssociatewith an endorsement as an Occupational or Physical therapist.
• Ability to pass a Federal Criminal Background Check.
• Ability to incorporate lightheartedness humor and fun into the workplace.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with staff students families and community partners.
• Demonstratedcommitmenttospecialneedsstudentsandtheirfamilies.
• Trainingandexperienceinassessment evaluationand consultation.
• Demonstratedabilitytoworkindependently and cooperativelyinateam.
• Knowledgeinallphasesofthespecialeducationprocessproceduresandhandicappingconditions.
• Abilitytoplanorganizeandimplementallphases ofspecialeducation identification.
• Ability to utilize effective communication including active listening two-way communication and using the appropriate communication channel.
• Abilitytolistenandprofessionallymediatetoward solutions.
• Abilitytoprovideinnovativeandresponsibleleadershiptobuildingsand districts.
• Abilitytomaintain confidentiality and tact in all aspects of employment.
• Abilitytoorganizeactivitieswrittenworkandpeersfor teaming.
• Abilitytousevariousassessmenttoolsforvarious agesanddiagnosticinvestigations.
• Abilitytodriveandwork indifferentlocations daily.
• Abilitytoremainflexibletochangesinassignmentsor situations.
• Abilitytofollowandgivedirections.
• Abilitytosetpriorities.
• Abilitytoworkwithseveraloffice staff andsupervisorswithease.
• Abilitytomaintainaccurate records.
• Abilitytoparticipateinconferencesworkshopsandtrainingsessions.
• Abilitytoworkflexible hours.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions

• Performs as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing and interpreting assessment informationsummarizingeducationalsignificanceofthestudentsdisabilityrecommendsmethods for remediation and plans for an intervention or therapy program as an aid to school placement.
• DevelopsandimplementsIEPgoalsbasedontheassessmentfindingsandrelatingthemtothe educational process.
• Prescribesforstudentsprogressinbehavioralterms.
• Provides therapy to students with disabilities or disorders to restore function and maximize performance for educational and instructional access limitsofstudentphysicalstatusand special education guidelines.
• Providesconsultativeandadvisoryservicestothefamilyeducationalstaffhealthcareagenciesand interested community organizations while maintaining compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Maintainswrittensystematicandobjectiverecordsofthestudentstherapyprogramand progress.
• Recordsandsubmitstimelysignedanddatedreportsforeachstudentassessedand served.
• Updatesindividualshort-termobjectivesandlong-termgoalsasindicatedbyformalandinformal assessment.
• Maintainseffective communicationwithindividualstaffmembersfamiliesschoolpersonnelandhealth care agencies in the service area to track progress and changes in the students development.
• Managesequipment and suppliesandmaintainsitasnecessaryforfunctional operation.
• Providestwo-waycommunicationwithhealthcareprovidersandotheragenciesandsharestheir recommendations with staff administrators and the IEP team.
• Seeksoutimprovedtechnologyandequipmentfortheeaseoffunctioningforeachstudentso served.
• Updatestheirownknowledgeandevaluatestheirownpracticesandappliesittowardthe development of a continually evolving and quality OT/PT department.
• Providesworkshopopportunitiesforstaffandcommunitytoenhancethegeneralknowledgeof sensory and motor development in children.
• Plansactivitiesandmanages day-to-day functions of motorskillsaideandCOTAasneeded.
• Trainsandmonitorstheactivitiesofotherinstructionalassistantsintheirdutieswithphysically involved special education students.
• Attends trainings and meetings as appropriate or required.
• Performsotherrelateddutiesas assigned.

Nondiscrimination Notice: Shelton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity color religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression homelessness immigration or citizenship status disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal age or honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to the Districts Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Title IX Coordinator at .