Occupational Therapist: Special Education

Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)

Instructional School Year: 190-Day Calendar

8 hours/day, 5 days/week

2022-23 School Year

To apply: Submit your application directly at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications must be submitted by no later than 4:30 pm on the deadline.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2023

Commences: As soon as practical

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

About the position:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) designs and implements occupational therapy programs for students whose primary disability is intellectual disability, existing concurrently with high intensity support needs. The OT consults with the special education teacher and other related service staff to determine the needs of students and develop Individualized Education Plans. The OT is responsible for supervision of assigned Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(s).

About the program:

The Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides specially designed instruction and related services for eligible Clackamas County students ages 5-21 years. Students attend self-contained classrooms in schools located throughout the county. The curriculum focuses on personal management, communication, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure and recreation activities, and social skills. Based on the individual needs of each student, the ESD offers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive PE, and nursing support. LEEP also provides an extended school year program in the summer for students who would regress because of a lengthy educational recess.

About Clackamas Education Service District (CESD):

Clackamas Education Service District is an important part of our local public education system. We are part of a statewide network of education service districts and partner with all 10 Clackamas County public school districts, expanding their ability to serve the educational needs of the students in our region. Clackamas ESD serves ten school districts in Clackamas County, including Canby, Colton, Estacada, Gladstone, Lake Oswego, Molalla River, North Clackamas, Oregon City, Oregon Trail, and West Linn-Wilsonville. Our cost-effective services cover a range of areas, from early learning and special education, to technology and teacher/staff support. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services.

Essential functions:

• Assesses and evaluates students with gross motor, fine motor, self care, and sensory motor delays that impact the student’s ability to benefit from special education
• Elicits input from special education staff (Teacher, P.T., Communication, Nursing) or other outside consultants and works closely with parents in the occupational therapy program design
• Identifies students’ individual needs and treatment goals through participation in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Develops appropriate treatment plans to make progress toward achieving the student goals and objectives identified in the IEP
• Provides individualized or small group direct occupational therapy to students whose IEPs contain OT services
• For a complete list of the essential functions, please see the full job description.

Minimum qualifications:

• Current Oregon license to practice as an Occupational Therapist
• Recent successful experience and training in pediatrics and low incidence disabilities such as intellectual disability and autism
• Demonstrated ability to compose and produce concise professional documents
• Ability to supervise one or more COTA(s)
• Skill at working with other related services staff and teachers as resources for planning and delivery of therapy
• For a complete list of minimum qualifications, please see the full job description

Starting Salary: Salary based on experience. Minimum $54,733 provided educational requirements of the position are met. See the 2022-23 Licensed Salary Schedule: www.clackesd.org/human-resources/.

Some of the benefits you will receive:

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• 6 paid holidays
• Recess periods during the school year and summers off, depending on position
• 10 days paid sick leave
• 5 family illness/routine health care days per year
• 3 personal business days per year
• Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
• $3000 in moving expense reimbursement if moving from 150+ miles away

Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception. New hires will be required to provide proof of their vaccinated status, or receive approval on a submitted OHA exception request form for a qualifying medical or religious reason, prior to their first day of employment.

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,733.00 - $93,461.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• School

COVID-19 considerations:
Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clackamas, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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