DEFINITION OF POSITION:  Provide occupational therapy services in the areas of student assessment, direct therapy, training and consultation for staff and parents, and equipment fabrication or adaptation to enable students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the assessment and program evaluation for students. Act as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of students and their families.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Director of Special Services

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State ESA certificate with Occupational Therapist endorsement

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES

• Comply with state and federal regulations regarding special education and the practice of occupational therapy
• Manage a caseload as determined by district need
• Review educational and medical records and perform assessments in the areas of fine-motor function, activities of daily living and self-help skills, sensor motor development, muscle strength and endurance, range of motion, equipment needs, function of orthotic and prosthetic devices, and prevocational skills; and determine educational significance of student's physical, sensory or perceptual-motor deficits in terms of functional needs
• Recommend appropriate methods of intervention to remediate or compensate for benefits as related to environment
• Plan treatment programs including establishing IEP goals and objectives
• Implement therapy programs including direct intervention and/or on-going consultation to classroom teacher and parents/guardians
• Provide intervention recommendations for implementation in the classroom
• Identify equipment needs and assist in securing, fabricating, adapting, and maintaining equipment
• Maintain accurate comprehensive records of individual student's progress in therapy within timelines determined by the district
• Communicate and/or consult with physicians through oral or written reports, conferences, and/or other various means of communication to facilitate implementation of therapy programs
• Confer with parents/guardians and staff regarding therapy services and progress
• Consult with families and community medical and social service agencies in coordinating services and home programs
• Participate with other guidance team members in the multidisciplinary assessment of students for qualification as person with disabilities under Section 504 or IDEA
• Provide training and supervision for occupational therapy assistants and/or students
• Comply with all Medicaid rules and regulations including data entry as needed
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Services and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent
• Physical ability to lift and reposition students as needed
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

TERMS OF CONTRACT

• Salary: $26,417 - $49,792 per year, placement based on experience and level of education
• Length of Contract: .5 FTE, 180 days plus professional development days
• Leaves/Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.  Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).  Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Education Association (PEA) and the Pullman School District (PEA Bargaining Agreement).  

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America 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 United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. 

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER