Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team at Mabton School District. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing services to students with disabilities, ages birth to 21, to help them benefit from their program of special education instruction.

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the Occupational Therapist will provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services as specified in each student's Individual Education Program (IEP) plan. The focus of these services includes, but is not limited to, academic performance, fine and gross motor functioning, positioning, daily living skills, play/leisure skills, work skills, and sensory-motor activities.

• Assess and make environmental and other adaptations to allow students to access and benefit from their program of specialized instruction.
• Provide clinical direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA).
• Provide training to special education paraprofessionals, and others as appropriate, in carrying out day-to-day activities designed to enhance the student's physical, motor, and sensory functioning.
• Maintain an inventory of District OT assistive equipment.

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a wide range of student, staff, and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner.

The Occupational Therapist will work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population. The position requires approximately 35% sitting, 35% walking, and 30% standing. Maintaining good hygiene is essential.

Mabton School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal.