Description
Location: Skagit County. This position will require day travel to school districts with the NWESD service region. Exact work location to be determined by district need.
Summary: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation, assessment and specially designed instruction to students with disabilities who have motor deficits, in a variety of settings. The Occupational Therapist will assess, design, and implement appropriate interventions to meet student needs through the Individual Education Program (IEP). These interventions and activities may include fine motor, visual perceptual, sensory processing, self-help, and feeding skills. The Occupational Therapist also assesses and recommends environmental modifications and equipment adaptations to assure accessibility for students with disabilities in their educational environment.
Regular travel to multiple districts within NWESD region is required.
This position is considered full time at 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 185 days per year.
Benefits Include: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; (12) Sick days and (1) Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership -Teachers' Retirement System (TRS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development opportunities.
The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.
Requirements
- Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate with appropriate endorsement required.
- Current Washington State license to practice occupational therapy.
- Two (2) years of pediatric experience in a school setting preferred.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required.
- First Aid/CPR card (or willingness to obtain) required.
- Personal vehicle required for transportation to various sites.
- WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.
