Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

Salary : See Position Description

Location : ESD 112 - Vancouver, WA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202402224

Department : ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Program : EARLY SUPPORT FOR INFANTS / TODDLERS

Opening Date : 01 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state.

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General Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Director of Early Intervention, the Occupational Therapist (OT) provides occupational therapy services in the areas of assessment, direct therapy, training and consultation to staff and families of children ages birth to three in natural environments as a primary service provider.

The OT serves as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.

Salary :

The full salary range for this position is $55,563.00 - $92,876.00. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.

Assignment / Location :

This position is full time, 185 days and will serve our Early Intervention program.

We are building an applicant pool for 2024-2025 anticipated openings. Your application will be considered as positions become available.

Estimated start date will be August 2024.

Essential Functions / Other Functions

Essential Functions :

• Inform teachers and other school personnel of occupational therapy services.
• Provide formal and informal evaluations assessing functional capabilities of infants and toddlers on assigned caseload.
• Develop and implement specific goals with measurable outcomes in the Individual Family Service Plan in conjunction with the IFSP team.
• Maintain all Early Intervention documentation including EI state forms and written documenation of all evaluations, goals, occupational therapy treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with doctors and families, in formats in a professional manner and in compliance with established time frame.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure goals of the infant, toddler, and family are met as stated in the Individual Family Service Plan.
• Provide consultation and home programs for the families / caregivers to facilitate goals as identified in the Individual Family Service Plan.

Other Functions :

• Other duties as assigned.
• Availability to consult for other disciplines on an as-needed basis.
• Attend required scheduled meetings.

Minimum / Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications :

• Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State ESA occupational therapist certificate.
• Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State license to practice occupational therapy.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working in a special education public school setting or with pediatric populations.
• Experience interpreting state and federal special education law.

Working Conditions / Employment Requirements

Working Conditions :

• Provide service in homes and child care centers.
• Physically able to perform duties of position in addition to the ability to get to a child's level, ability to bend and / or stoop.
• Physical ability to transfer and / or lift children and equipment.

Employment Requirements :

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Driver's license and an acceptable driving abstract.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

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

• Civil Rights compliance Officer : Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328,
• Title IX Compliance Officer : Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574,
• ADA / 504 Compliance Officer : Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529,

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.

Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits;

retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!

Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave.

Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit : for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.

Do you hold or are you eligible to hold a valid Washington State ESA occupational therapist certificate?

Do you hold or are you eligible to hold a valid Washington State license to practice occupational therapy?

Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.

Note : For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes : (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred.

You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.

If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N / A) :

• a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
• b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
• c. The date of the arrest;
• d. The final disposition, if any;
• e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;

f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and

g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.

Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and / or country?

Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.

Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.

05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows : Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.

44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes, I have never been convicted
• No, I have been convicted

APPLICANT DECLARATION : Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment.

This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic / phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.

Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use.

This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows : The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.

Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application.

If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer.

You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.

Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

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