JOB STATUS:
OPEN

POSITION TITLE:
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

POSTING NUMBER:
TE159-18

POSTING DATE:
06/08/2018

CLOSING DATE:
06/25/2018

LOCATION:
SPECIAL EDUCATION

JOB INFORMATION:

• FTE: 1.0
• HOURS PER DAY: 7
• CONTRACT TYPE: Continuing
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: 2018-2019 School Year

SALARY: Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. Click here to view current salary and stipend information. View Salary Schedule

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Strong applications for this position include letters of recommendation from former and current supervisors, which speak to strengths in the areas of professionalism, collegiality, instructional capacity, and classroom management.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENTS:

Provide direct instruction to students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct evaluations and design effective treatment plans for disabled students as defined by WAC 392-172A and properly identified according to district procedures.
2. Assist in the identification of students in need of physical therapy through screening and evaluations.
3. Evaluate and treat individual children to develop actions in performance skills. The occupational therapist deals with both physical and social development and is concerned with children's ability to accomplish tasks related to their developmental progress.
4. Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team in designing and implementing effective treatment programs as determined by the student's individual educational plan.
5. Relate the educational significance of occupational therapy treatments toward assisting in the student's fullest potential and educational growth.
6. Plan and implement an occupational therapy program for identified children to achieve necessary goals within the educational setting.
7. Develop, implement, and evaluate IEP's that focus on assessment data and evaluated student progress using a data based decision-making model.
8. Provide consultation and advisory services to the child's family, health care agencies, and community organizations as needed.
9. Consult with the student's physician concerning the student's occupational therapy program.
10. Consult, instruct, and monitor the student, family, and other educational staff in occupational therapy procedures as needed.
11. Maintain appropriate written records and reports for each child served and/or assessed.
12. Participate in ordering new supplies, manage the equipment, and adopt repairs as necessary for functional operation of said equipment.
13. Participate in continuing education to ensure continued professional growth, awareness, and development.
14. Maintain professional knowledge and expertise; attend, participate and implement district level program requirements of IDEA, NCLD, and Statewide Assessment requirements.
15. Perform other job-related duties as requested from supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
2. Registration as an occupational therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
3. Certified or eligible for Washington State certification as an educational staff associate endorsed for occupational therapy.
4. Related experience or a minimum of a pediatric affiliation with a strong interest in pediatrics is required.
5. Additional education in occupational therapy, theory, and methods in current usage with disabled children desirable.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of the essential requirements within P.L. 94-142 and its application to the provision of compliant services for the disabled.
7. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of parents, teachers, and administrators in providing direct and indirect services to disabled students in a confidential manner.
8. Ability to express thoughts concisely and effectively.
9. Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly in written or oral form.
10. Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
11. Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism in motivating toward teaching and student learning.
12. Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet those needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional strategies based on best practices.
13. Conducts self in a professional manner through interactions with students and adults, high expectations for student performance, is compassionate but firm when modeling appropriate behavior, and selects appropriate attire.
14. Relates positively to students and adults from varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic background, learning styles, and various disabilities.
15. Maintains a high level of professional expertise and emerging research related to this position.

OTHER INFORMATION:

APPLY TO:

Apply online at www.spokaneschools.org by selecting EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. For further information call Human Resources Department at (509) 354-7265. Applications will be screened when complete application materials are received. Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, 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, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's officers as follows: Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Linda McDermott (509) 354-7318 * Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Adam Swinyard (509) 354-7393 * 504 Compliance Officer, Gwen Harris (509) 354-7393 * ADA Officer, Dr. Linda McDermott (509) 354-7318 * Affirmative Action Officer, Dr. Mary Templeton (509) 354-5961 * Equal Opportunity Officer, Ramon Alvarez, (509) 354-7344 * 200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0206. Click here for a list of the current compliance officers: View EEO Information

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

WORK YEAR: Certificated employees are contracted for a 180-day work year for a full year contract. BENEFITS - Fringe benefits for employees .5 or greater FTE include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long-term disability coverage are provided for employees who work at least half-time or more in a regular position. In addition, employees have access to a variety of optional benefits through payroll deduction. SITE GOVERNANCE - Completion of transfer, reassignment to another location, change of position, promotion, or new hire is contingent upon the individual's agreement to sign the charter and any variances which may exist at the site and agreement to work within the framework of any covenant and principles of learning as determined by the site. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP - Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement between Spokane Public Schools and the Spokane Education Association, a newly-elected employee must either become a member of the association, pay an equivalent representation fee, or based on a bona fide religious objections, pay an equivalent amount to a nonreligious charity mutually agreed upon by the employee and the association. OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS as negotiated between Spokane Public Schools and the Spokane Education Association (SEA). A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees prior to start date. A processing fee is payable by payroll deduction.

Employee Group
Certificated Teachers - TE

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