Job Description
Job Description
We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to serve our Therapeutic Programs in Vancouver, WA for the 2026-2027 school year. The start date will be August 2026 and it is full time, 200 days/year. This position will serve three programs: Florens Academy, Curae Center, and Spero Center.
General Responsibilities
Reporting directly to a Special Education Assistant Director, the Occupational Therapist develops, implements and coordinates an occupational therapy program for children with a range of mild to severe disabilities. The Occupational Therapist serves as a member of the education team assigned to support special education children. The Occupational Therapist serves as liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.
See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNNFu-rcoPA
Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $29,731.36 - $56,040.70. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience. Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.
Essential Functions:
rovide education and support to teachers, classroom staff, parents and other care givers about occupational therapy services.
Develop, implement and coordinate an occupational therapy program for children with disabilities consistent with the Individual Education Plan (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals.
Conduct occupational therapy assessments. Review assessment finds with parents and the education team.
Provide direct service to children.
Monitor ongoing treatment records. Evaluate and report on children's progress.
Advise, instruct and assist education staff to implement occupational therapy plans.
Supervise, train and evaluate certified occupational therapy assistants and paraeducators.
Facilitate the procurement, fabrication, modification and adjustment of adaptive equipment/assistive technology for occupational therapy services.
Serve as a member of the education team to help address the needs of children.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Hold or eligible to hold a Washington ESA occupational therapist certificate.
Hold or eligible to hold a Washington occupational therapist license.
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:
Travel within the Special Education ESA service area.
Physical ability to transfer and/or lift children and equipment.
Services provided in homes, child care, preschool and classroom settings.
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Educational Service District 112 is one of nine statutory regional service agencies in the state of Washington. Created by the legislature more than 50 years ago, ESDs work to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students-urban and rural alike. About 700 ESD 112 professionals provide support to 30 public school districts and more than 25 private schools in Southwest Washington's six counties including Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and Pacific. We also serve the Washington State School for the Blind and the Washington School for the Deaf, and assist with other educational services for homeschooling and child care.
Our scope of services is wide and varied. It includes but is not limited to curriculum; instructional support and assessment; business operations; transportation; youth employment; communications; printing; public engagement; data processing; payroll; fingerprinting; network support; a statewide K-20 computer network; traffic safety education; construction management; preschool programs; homeless transportation; para-educator training; mental and behavioral health services; and special education.
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, [email protected]
Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, [email protected]
ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]
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 are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to serve our Therapeutic Programs in Vancouver, WA for the 2026-2027 school year. The start date will be August 2026 and it is full time, 200 days/year. This position will serve three programs: Florens Academy, Curae Center, and Spero Center.
General Responsibilities
Reporting directly to a Special Education Assistant Director, the Occupational Therapist develops, implements and coordinates an occupational therapy program for children with a range of mild to severe disabilities. The Occupational Therapist serves as a member of the education team assigned to support special education children. The Occupational Therapist serves as liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.
See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNNFu-rcoPA
Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $29,731.36 - $56,040.70. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience. Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.
Essential Functions:
rovide education and support to teachers, classroom staff, parents and other care givers about occupational therapy services.
Develop, implement and coordinate an occupational therapy program for children with disabilities consistent with the Individual Education Plan (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals.
Conduct occupational therapy assessments. Review assessment finds with parents and the education team.
Provide direct service to children.
Monitor ongoing treatment records. Evaluate and report on children's progress.
Advise, instruct and assist education staff to implement occupational therapy plans.
Supervise, train and evaluate certified occupational therapy assistants and paraeducators.
Facilitate the procurement, fabrication, modification and adjustment of adaptive equipment/assistive technology for occupational therapy services.
Serve as a member of the education team to help address the needs of children.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Hold or eligible to hold a Washington ESA occupational therapist certificate.
Hold or eligible to hold a Washington occupational therapist license.
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:
Travel within the Special Education ESA service area.
Physical ability to transfer and/or lift children and equipment.
Services provided in homes, child care, preschool and classroom settings.
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Educational Service District 112 is one of nine statutory regional service agencies in the state of Washington. Created by the legislature more than 50 years ago, ESDs work to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students-urban and rural alike. About 700 ESD 112 professionals provide support to 30 public school districts and more than 25 private schools in Southwest Washington's six counties including Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and Pacific. We also serve the Washington State School for the Blind and the Washington School for the Deaf, and assist with other educational services for homeschooling and child care.
Our scope of services is wide and varied. It includes but is not limited to curriculum; instructional support and assessment; business operations; transportation; youth employment; communications; printing; public engagement; data processing; payroll; fingerprinting; network support; a statewide K-20 computer network; traffic safety education; construction management; preschool programs; homeless transportation; para-educator training; mental and behavioral health services; and special education.
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, [email protected]
Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, [email protected]
ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]
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.
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