Occupational Therapist - Various FTE
Occupational Therapist - Various FTE
Seattle Public Schools
St John, WA
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Overview Of Position
There are various open positions and the priority is to fill the full-time, 1.0FTE vacancies.
Occupational Therapists (OTs) help students who have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling improve their ability to perform tasks in daily routines and environments. They have the knowledge of treatments used to restore function which has been impaired or lost and improve the students ability to perform tasks required for independent function. Specific occupational therapy services include but are not limited to: using specifically designed activities and exercises to enhance neurodevelopmental, perceptual motor, sensory processing and fine and gross motor functioning. They also help students develop, recover, or maintain daily living and school-based skills. They assist students in being able to access the educational environment. OT services are federally mandated through IDEA, governed by licensor laws, WACS- Washington Administrative Codes (State of Washington) and IDEA.
Essential Functions
Education
Typical Qualifications
BS degree in Occupational Therapy- MS degree in OT.
Preferred: Either BS or MS in Occupational Therapy
Years Of Experience
Will take new graduates.
Preferred: Previous training and experience in Pediatrics or School District is desirable.
Certifications & Licenses
State of Washington Occupational Therapy License
ESA certification
Continuing Education Training
Preferred: Training etc. in School-based therapy or pediatric therapy methodology.
Clearances
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Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.
Salary Schedule
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Are you a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract for the next school year?
Are you a current Seattle Public Schools certificated substitute?
Are you under contract with a district other than Seattle Public Schools for the next school year?
Are you a current or future SPS Student Teacher or Intern?
Do you hold a BS degree in Occupational Therapy or an MS degree in Occupational Therapy?
Do you currently hold a WA State ESA Certificate with the appropriate endorsement for this position?
Do you have a State of Washington Occupational Therapy License?
Do you have previous training and experience in Pediatrics or School District?
I have experience working in the classroom with the following grade levels (check all that apply):
Please indicate your regional preference in relation to school location.
There are various open positions and the priority is to fill the full-time, 1.0FTE vacancies.
Occupational Therapists (OTs) help students who have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling improve their ability to perform tasks in daily routines and environments. They have the knowledge of treatments used to restore function which has been impaired or lost and improve the students ability to perform tasks required for independent function. Specific occupational therapy services include but are not limited to: using specifically designed activities and exercises to enhance neurodevelopmental, perceptual motor, sensory processing and fine and gross motor functioning. They also help students develop, recover, or maintain daily living and school-based skills. They assist students in being able to access the educational environment. OT services are federally mandated through IDEA, governed by licensor laws, WACS- Washington Administrative Codes (State of Washington) and IDEA.
Essential Functions
- Plans and implements treatment based upon evaluations and re-evaluations of eligible students. (40% of time)
- Evaluates, assesses and observes and writes reports about findings for students as part of the MDT evaluation for eligibility or for additional evaluation requests. (10% of time)
- Evaluates, assesses and observes and write reports for students as part of the MDT re-evaluation process.(10%)
- Writes treatment plans-IEPS-Progress notes. (10%)
- Consults with teachers, parents, other staff members and private based medical professionals. (5%)
- Communicates via e-mail or by phone with parents and private based medical professionals. (5%)
- Manages, operates and makes minor repairs and adjustment to various equipment and supplies. (10%)
- Attends IEP-evaluation, staff and other related meetings. (5%)
- Participates in education for students and provides program improvement recommendations. (2.5%)
- Performs related duties as appropriate to the assignment. (2.5%)
Education
Typical Qualifications
BS degree in Occupational Therapy- MS degree in OT.
Preferred: Either BS or MS in Occupational Therapy
Years Of Experience
Will take new graduates.
Preferred: Previous training and experience in Pediatrics or School District is desirable.
Certifications & Licenses
State of Washington Occupational Therapy License
ESA certification
Continuing Education Training
Preferred: Training etc. in School-based therapy or pediatric therapy methodology.
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint or Background Check
Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.
Salary Schedule
Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it
01
Are you a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract for the next school year?
- Yes
- No
Are you a current Seattle Public Schools certificated substitute?
- Yes
- No
Are you under contract with a district other than Seattle Public Schools for the next school year?
- Yes
- No
Are you a current or future SPS Student Teacher or Intern?
- Yes
- No
Do you hold a BS degree in Occupational Therapy or an MS degree in Occupational Therapy?
- Yes I currently have a BS in Occupational Therapy
- Yes, I currently have an MS in Occupational Therapy
- No, but I will have a BS before September 1, 2024
- No, but I will have an MS in Occupational Therapy by September 1, 2024.
- No, I do not have a BS or MS in Occupational Therapy
Do you currently hold a WA State ESA Certificate with the appropriate endorsement for this position?
- Yes, I currently hold a valid WA State ESA Certificate
- No, but I will hold a WA State ESA Certificate by September 1, 2024
- No I do not have a WA State ESA Certificate
Do you have a State of Washington Occupational Therapy License?
- Yes
- No
Do you have previous training and experience in Pediatrics or School District?
- Yes
- No
I have experience working in the classroom with the following grade levels (check all that apply):
- Pre K
- Elementary (K-3)
- Elementary (4-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
- No Experience
Please indicate your regional preference in relation to school location.
- Central
- North East
- North West
- South East
- South West
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