Occupational Therapist Auburn WA

Job description

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nOccupational Therapist (OT)

nPay rate: $55.00 per hour (1099)

nCompany: Auburn School District

nStart Date: 08/06/2026

nEnd Date: 12/31/2026

n# of Openings: 1

nPriority: High

nPosition Type : Contract

nLocation : Auburn, WA, United States

nWork Schedule : Monday – Friday – 37.5 hours per week

nJob Summary

nThe client Occupational Therapist (OT) position is a school-based educational services role focused

non helping students with disabilities access and participate in their educational programs. The

ntherapist collaborates with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support students'

nfunctional performance in the least restrictive environment.

nKey Responsibilities

n1. Conduct occupational therapy evaluations using appropriate assessment tools.

n2. Interpret assessment results and determine student eligibility for OT services.

n3. Participate as a member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team.

n4. Develop measurable OT goals and objectives within students' IEPs.

n5. Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services according to IEPs.

n6. Support students' participation in classroom, school, and functional activities.

n7. Recommend and implement environmental modifications and adaptive equipment.

n8. Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and related service providers.

n9. Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed.

n10. Maintain accurate documentation, Medicaid billing (where applicable), service logs, and

nprogress reports.

n11. Ensure compliance with federal and state special education regulations, district policies, and

nethical standards.

n12. Manage schedules and caseloads across assigned schools.

nRequired Qualifications

n1. Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

n2. Current Washington State Occupational Therapist license.

n3. Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification (or ability to obtain, depending on

nhiring requirements).

n4. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.

n5. Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and school-based occupational therapy practices.

n6. Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

nPreferred Qualifications

n1. Previous experience in pediatric or school-based occupational therapy.

n2. Experience working with students with autism, developmental disabilities, orthopedic

nimpairments, sensory processing challenges, and other educational disabilities.

n3. Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive equipment.

n4. Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and multidisciplinary teams.

nRemarks:

nOne candidate need to work on the mentioned below locations

nSchool/Location:

nRainier Middle School and Lea Hill Elementary (one school 3 days and one school 2 days)

nAssignment Dates:

nStart date – September 9 through end of school year

nWe will ask that the candidate be available for a half day training the week prior.

nCandidate Requirements:

nMust have current licensing.

Worksite address

auburn, WA, 98002, US

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