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Job Description
Occupational Therapist Parkrose
SD 3 - 5.0
Portland, OR Job Details Part-time $40,244.74 - $78,521.86 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Patient treatment planning Professional collaboration in IEP development Special education assessments Driver's License Cultural competency Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Collaboration with other professionals for student support Medical treatment knowledge Working with students Developmental assessments in occupational therapy Student treatment plans Working with students with special education needs Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Patient interaction Case studies Student needs assessment Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Occupational Therapist Parkrose School District 2026-2027
School Year Salary Range:
$40,244.74 - $78,521.86 (based on .70 FTE)
Hours:
5.6 hrs per day
Days:
192 days per year
Deadline:
Open Until Filled; Applications received by July 9, 2026, will be given first consideration.
Overview:
The job of "Occupational Therapist" is done for the purpose/s of assessing students functional development level; maximizing students' functional level; providing information for program development and student placement; improving students' performance; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel.
Job Requirements :
Prior job-related experience Skills to apply assessment techniques and treatment modalities, communicate effectively Knowledge of assessment instruments and their treatment modalities, relevant education codes, state, and district policies, child development patterns Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan; work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students, and community. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/ fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation. Multicultural Competency License, Certifications, Bonding, and/or
Testing Required:
Licensure for Occupational Therapy Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability Oregon Department of Education - Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance Cost to employee: of $12.50 for fingerprinting; $75.00 for background check (one-time payroll deduction)
Preferred:
Bilingual Experience with diverse students preferred Reports to: Building Principal or Supervisor Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Position Details Essential Job Responsibilities:
Assesses students' fine motor skills and development skills (e.g. perceptual-motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations. Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations. Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' functional goals. Instructs students for the purpose of implementing plans for re-mediation of functional limitations. Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contracts with parents, teachers, and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information. Presents information on various topics related to professional expertise in occupational therapy for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues. Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals. Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.
Other Job Functions:
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
