Occupational Therapist
Apply NowCompany: Elma School District
Location: Elma, WA 98541
Description:
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position
2024-2025
Elementary School
(1.0 FTE)
Occupational Therapist
Date Posted: 10/15/2024 - 10/22/2024
Category: Certificated
ETO Salary Schedule Range:
$62,523.27 - $118,446.05
Benefits Include:
Brief Job Description:
To assess students' functional development level; maximize students' functional level by providing information for program development and placement; improve students' performance; and provide information on child development and/or issues for specific students to instructional personnel.
Required Qualifications:
A valid Washington State Education Staff Associate Certificate as Occupational Therapist
WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
A valid WA Driver's License: must provide an automobile for on-the-job use.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other school personnel, and meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying acuity/depth perception/accommodations/field of vision.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
Responsibilities:
As a member of a multidisciplinary team/GOP, to screen and evaluate children referred for occupational therapy. The main areas of evaluation include visual-perceptual skills, gross and fine motor skills, self-care, sensory integration, and normal growth and development as they pertain to school and home settings
Establish and implement a treatment program to achieve established goals and objectives that are developed through the Individualized Education Programming
Work closely with special education teachers, speech therapist, physical therapist, parents, and educational assistants as part of a transdisciplinary teaching model
Consult with classroom personnel, families, medical professionals and staff and students in regular education programs to promote integration and cooperation
Maintain written records and submitted reports for each student
Make use of building /district resources and support personnel
Communicate program rational and procedures to staff, community, and parents
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Special Services Administrator
The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position
Desired Background Skills:
Flexibility; ability to organize time, materials, etc.; ability to project enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches to intervention and therapy; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and community
Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with all students, staff, parents, and community
Ability to develop a program of intervention that considers the use of assistive technology as a tool
Background knowledge or experience in the area of physical education
Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold at S[redacted] by the closing date of October 22, 2024.
To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, three (3) Certificate Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, A valid Washington State Education Staff Associate Certificate as Occupational Therapist, and College Transcripts
The position will remain open until filled
Distribution:
EGHHS HIGH MIDDLE ELEM ADMIN SPED TRANS ECOPA EESP ETO KITCHEN AD
The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religin, color, edad, origen nacional, orientacin sexual, expresin o identidad de gnero, condicin de veterano o militar, discapacidad o el uso de un perro gua entrenado o animal de servicio en cualquier programa o actividad, y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.
Los designados para atender consultas sobre polticas de no discriminacin son:
The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position
2024-2025
Elementary School
(1.0 FTE)
Occupational Therapist
Date Posted: 10/15/2024 - 10/22/2024
Category: Certificated
ETO Salary Schedule Range:
$62,523.27 - $118,446.05
Benefits Include:
- Twelve (12) Days of Sick Leave per school year
- Two (2) Personal Leave Days per school year
- Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS )
- DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
- Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA, and DCAP)
Brief Job Description:
To assess students' functional development level; maximize students' functional level by providing information for program development and placement; improve students' performance; and provide information on child development and/or issues for specific students to instructional personnel.
Required Qualifications:
A valid Washington State Education Staff Associate Certificate as Occupational Therapist
WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
A valid WA Driver's License: must provide an automobile for on-the-job use.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other school personnel, and meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying acuity/depth perception/accommodations/field of vision.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
Responsibilities:
As a member of a multidisciplinary team/GOP, to screen and evaluate children referred for occupational therapy. The main areas of evaluation include visual-perceptual skills, gross and fine motor skills, self-care, sensory integration, and normal growth and development as they pertain to school and home settings
Establish and implement a treatment program to achieve established goals and objectives that are developed through the Individualized Education Programming
Work closely with special education teachers, speech therapist, physical therapist, parents, and educational assistants as part of a transdisciplinary teaching model
Consult with classroom personnel, families, medical professionals and staff and students in regular education programs to promote integration and cooperation
Maintain written records and submitted reports for each student
Make use of building /district resources and support personnel
Communicate program rational and procedures to staff, community, and parents
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Special Services Administrator
The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position
Desired Background Skills:
Flexibility; ability to organize time, materials, etc.; ability to project enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches to intervention and therapy; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and community
Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with all students, staff, parents, and community
Ability to develop a program of intervention that considers the use of assistive technology as a tool
Background knowledge or experience in the area of physical education
Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold at S[redacted] by the closing date of October 22, 2024.
To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, three (3) Certificate Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, A valid Washington State Education Staff Associate Certificate as Occupational Therapist, and College Transcripts
The position will remain open until filled
Distribution:
EGHHS HIGH MIDDLE ELEM ADMIN SPED TRANS ECOPA EESP ETO KITCHEN AD
The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religin, color, edad, origen nacional, orientacin sexual, expresin o identidad de gnero, condicin de veterano o militar, discapacidad o el uso de un perro gua entrenado o animal de servicio en cualquier programa o actividad, y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.
Los designados para atender consultas sobre polticas de no discriminacin son: