OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST(S) 2026-27

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Provide occupational therapy students with motor disabilities in special and regular education classrooms from preschool through grade twelve.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are a representative sample position assignments may vary.

• Evaluate select and schedule caseload in cooperation with the school team. • Adaptmodify equipmentmaterials for students with motor disabilities. • Complete the special education compliance paperwork process as appropriate, including evaluation reports and Individual Education Programs (IEPs). • Participate in the referral and evaluationreevaluation process to determine special education and related services for students that may be in need of special education, to include but not limited to supplementary aids supports and accommodations, etc. • Adapt the professional role of the occupationphysical therapist to the public schools. • Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel. • Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development. • Work cooperatively with regular education teachers, paraeducators, and other student services staff, including consulting, providing services in general education classrooms, and inclusion support. • Foster and manage a safe positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing student behavior, and organizing a safe physical space for student learning. • Use multiple student data elements to modify therapy or instruction and improve student learning. Design student programs, assessment, and maintain accurate student records. • Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication. • Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Special Education Supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Positions in this class typically require:

Required:

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate endorsed as an Occupational Therapist. • BS degree from an American Occupational Therapy Association approved program. • Possess a valid license as an occupational therapist in Washington State.

Prefered:

• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

Position requirements at entry:

• Commitment to the Districts vision, mission, and goals. • Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach. • Knowledge of IEP process and the writing of goals, objectives, and behavior intervention plans.

SKILLS

Position requirements at entry:

• Skills in oral and written communication. • Strong organizational skills. • Ability to work with other members of a school or department to accomplish common goals. • Ability to communicate effectively professionally, collaboratively, and positively with students, parents, and colleagues orally and in writing. • Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups. • Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment. • Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college coursework, professional associations, workshops, and in-service opportunities. • Demonstrates a commitment to equity and exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence. • Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements. • Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Depending on specific position vacancy:

• Possess a valid Washington State Drivers License. • Education and/or experience working with students in targeted populations, such as disabilities ranging from mild to severe/profound. • Ability and willingness to transfer toilet and feed students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require:

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. • This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required. • Medium Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. • Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a general posting for one or more Occupational Therapist positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

73990 to 138754 annual salary based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreementsalary schedule. Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.

Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities, specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers, professional references, satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check, includes fingerprinting, satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers, and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender 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 the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:

• Civil Rights Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham 425-456-4040 or phamnbsd405.org. • Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment Title IX Coordinator Jeff Lowell 425-456-4010 or lowelljbsd405.org. • Disability Discrimination: • Section 504 ADA Coordinator Kerince Bowen 425-456-4168 or bowenkbsd405.org.

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue, WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the Districts communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or thornjbsd405.org.

CIVIL RIGHTS

Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination

Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham 425 456-4040 or phamnbsd405.org

Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment

Title IX Coordinator Jeff Lowell 425 456-4010 or lowelljbsd405.org

Disability Discrimination

Section 504 ADA Coordinator Karen Dejong 425 456-456-4277 or dejongkbsd405.org

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue, WA 98005.