ESA-Occupational Therapist

Open until filled.

This is a 1.0 FTE district-wide position.

Base Salary + Enrichment: $60,629-$115,182
3 Additional Professional Development Days (per diem rate): $957.80 - $1,819.61
Supplemental 10 Days Contract (OT/PT ESAs): $3,193-$6,065
(Salaries shown do not include potential increases following EEA negotiations for the 24-25 school year; current salaries listed are for the 23-24 school year.)

Occupational Therapist lead the process in development,implementation, and coordination of the Occupational Therapy Program. Screening, evaluation,educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning is provided for student identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities or participate in necessary or desired occupations.

Examples of Duties

• Assesses students' fine motor skills and development skills (e.g. perceptual-motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' functional goals.
• Instructs students for the purpose of implementing plans for re-mediation of functional limitations.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to professional expertise in occupational therapy for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
• Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goal.
• Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.

Other Job Functions :

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required :

• Skills to apply assessment techniques and treatment modalities, communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and treatment modalities, relevant education codes, state and district policies, child development patterns.
• Abilities to complete a case study and develop an individual education plan; work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.

State Mandated Requirements:
Washington State ESA Certification
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Desired Qualifications
Prior job-related experience

Required Attachments:
Cover Letter
Resume
3 Letters of Recommendation

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

Benefits
Insurance Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long term disability plans provided through and in accordance with the rules of School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
Retirement Benefits: Provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
Paid Leave Benefits: Per EEA Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu/departments/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements or School Board Policy in the 5000 section: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9dzDShhC0znVWVHWGNwN0Y1dzQ?resourcekey=0-XJ6urdpuFHmbw8Ggr9RiCg
Sick leave
Personal leave
Holiday
Other Fringe Benefits: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) 403(b)
Supplemental Compensation: Extended days, professional development, and stipend reimbursement, per EEA Collective Bargaining Agreement https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu/departments/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Eatonville School District #404 reserves the right to modify and interpret this job description. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This job description is illustrative and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Eatonville School District #404 will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, 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. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the Unites States Code as a patriotic society. District programs shall be free from sexual harassment. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Address: 200 Lynch St. W., Eatonville, WA 98328; Telephone: 360-879-1000

Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator & Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Dracy McCoy, Executive Student Services. Email: d.mccoy@eatonville.wednet.edu