Occupational Therapist

Woodland Public Schools - Occupational Therapist 

• Must possess Washington State Occupational Therapist licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Two years of experience preferred
• Experience working in the field of special education within the public school setting is preferred
• Background in behavioral therapy as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred
• Experience within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
• Willingness to participate in staff development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
• Knowledge and experience in a variety of diagnoses, ages, and populations and applying the appropriate modalities
• Ability to relate well to administrators, teachers, parents, and students
• Ability to convey humor and positive energy with team members, students and parents as well as the motor team department

• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, theory, methods and evidence based practice
• Knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision making, outcomes based intervention and their proper application in the educational environment
• Knowledge of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and specific diagnoses
• Knowledge of administrative management practices
• Ability to plan, implement, administer and coordinate a physical therapy program, from eligibility determination to exit, within an LEA
• Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment tools and interpret results of assessment
• Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness
• Ability to plan, coordinate and provide training and continuing education both formally and informally to parents, school administration, school staff, community agencies, staff and other medical professionals
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Knowledge of current legal mandates, including: Federal and State law, compliance issues, confidentiality requirements, funding procedures and requirements

• Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
• Screens and evaluates students as to gross motor skills and functional abilities in order to assist in diagnosis and school placement
• Provides consultation to staff and parents regarding the functional needs of students with motor dysfunctions
• Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities designed to achieve the goals of the program established for each student
• Manages equipment, supplies, and repairs necessary for functional operation of occupational therapy
• Works with well-developed organizational and time management skills for managing documents and participation in evaluations, treatments and meetings for multiple school buildings, including maintenance of files
• Writes clear and concise reports and IEPs following State and district requirements
• Provides direct therapy treatment for students
• Works with staff on physical therapist roles, treatment plan and/or assessment results in a professional manner, with “parent-friendly” terminology
• Applies proper body mechanics to all situations requiring physical management of students
• Supervises and collaborates with a certificated occupational therapist assistant (COTA) on student plans, evaluations, and treatments
• Problem-solves and shows creativity in a variety of situations with limited resources
• Uses multiple frames of reference, models and theory bases for treatment
• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Other duties as assigned
• Bilingual preferred

• Physical ability to execute job responsibilities that may include: transferring and/or lifting students or equipment, managing equipment
• May be required to travel between buildings and occasionally attend workshops and conferences within the region or state
• Required to work flexible hours and schedule which may include some evenings
• Classroom/office environment which includes frequently walking, occasional lifting, and bending, stooping, kneeling and keyboarding 

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.