Substitute Occupational Therapist(S) 2026-27

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Provide occupational therapy students with motor disabilities in special and regular education classrooms from preschool through grade twelve.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Evaluate select and schedule caseload in cooperation with the school team.
Adapt/modify equipment/materials for students with motor disabilities.
Complete the special education compliance paperwork process as appropriate including evaluation reports and Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
Participate in the referral and evaluation/reevaluation process to determine special education and related services for students that may be in need of special education (to include but not limited to supplementary aids supports and accommodations etc.).
Adapt the professional role of the occupation/physical therapist to the public schools.
Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
Work cooperatively with regular education teachers paraeducators and other student services staff; including consulting providing services in general education classrooms and inclusion support.
Foster and manage a safe positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport managing student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.
Use multiple student data elements to modify therapy or instruction and improve student learning. Design student programs assessment and maintain accurate student records.
Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Special Education Supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:
Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate endorsed as an Occupational Therapist.
BS degree from an American Occupational Therapy Association approved program.
Possess a valid license as an occupational therapist in Washington State.

Prefered:
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

Commitment to the Districts vision mission and goals. Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
Knowledge of IEP process and the writing of goals/objectives and behavior intervention plans.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Skills in oral and written communication.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work with other members of a school or department to accomplish common goals.
Ability to communicate effectively professionally collaboratively and positively with students parents and colleagues orally and in writing.
Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
Ability to use varied assessments including performance tasks portfolios and student self-assessment.
Attends ongoing professional development activities such as college course work professional associations workshops and in-service opportunities.
Demonstrates a commitment to equity and exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic to perform all duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Depending on specific position vacancy:

Possess a valid Washington State Drivers License.
Education and/or experience working with students in targeted populations such as disabilities ranging from mild to severe/profound.
Ability and willingness to transfer toilet and feed students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

These are on-call positions. The number of days or hours that a substitute works is dependent upon the number of contracted staff who are absent on any given day. No specific guarantee of work is offered.

Rate of pay is $53.57/hour. Substitutes are not eligible for benefits until they work 630h in a certain school year.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator
Name: Nancy Pham Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs
Address: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005
Telephone Number:
Email:

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name: Kerince Bowen Director of Counseling
Address: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005
Telephone Number:
Email:

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the Districts communications to them should contact Janine Thorn Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at or

Required Experience:

IC