Chehalis- Occupational Therapist 2026-27

Chehalis School District Chehalis Special Education Services 2025 SW Salsbury Avenue Chehalis WA 98532

Full Time 63670 - 120324 per year

Chehalis Special Education Services

This posting is for a 1.0 FTE Occupational Therapist for the 2026-27 school year with the anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.

Job Summary

The job of the Occupational Therapist is to assess students functional development level, maximizing students functional level, providing information for program development and student placement, improving students performance, and providing information on child development and/or issues for specific students to instructional personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assess students fine motor skills and development skills for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Consult with teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, and/or making recommendations.
• Facilitate meetings for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students functional goals.
• Instruct students for the purpose of implementing plans for remediation of functional limitations.
• Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations, and/or conveying information.
• Present information on various topics related to professional expertise in occupational therapy for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
• Screen students for the purpose of determining the need for future individualized assessments.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State ESA certification as an Occupational Therapist
• Prior job-related experience
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background clearance
• Knowledge of and skills to apply assessment techniques and treatment modalities
• Relevant education codes, state and district policies, child development patterns, effective communication
• Ability to complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, work independently, be flexible, and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students, and community.
• Working knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws dealing with special education
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, parents, administration, and support personnel
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines.

Physical Abilities

• Significant physical abilities may include lifting, carrying, 25 to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, talking, hearing conversations near and far, visual acuity, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision.

Alternatives to Qualifications

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Employee Compensation and Benefits

Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement. See Article XIII Economic Provisions, Article VII Leaves, Appendix O. 2025-26 school year rates listed. 2026-27 school year rates TBD.

District Compliance

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB School Employee Benefits Board and DRS Washington State Department of Retirement Systems eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements, FSA, and Dependent Care Assistance Program, DCAP. Retirement benefits if eligible may include membership in TRS retirement plans, in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403b Annuity enrollments. Paid time off is also outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

Career and Technical Education

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences, and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

Contact Information

For questions and complaints of alleged discrimination, please contact:

Tommy Elder: 360-807-7235, telderchehalisschools.org Katie Howell: 360 807-7245 option 3, khowellchehalisschools.org Leslie Wohld: 360-807-7200, lwohldchehalisschools.org Don Bunker: 360-807-7235, dbunkerchehalisschools.org

Address: 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis WA 98532