5/14/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted 3/4/2025 Contact Tyann Roper541-776.8590 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$62,844 - $98,865 Annually Add'l Salary Info for 2024-2025 school year. Length of Work Year 190 days Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) Early Childhood Services (ECS), a widely recognized early childhood special education program committed to inclusion, family partnership, and developmentally appropriate practices, invites applications for an Occupational Therapist at the Gilbert Creek Child Development Center in Grants Pass.
ECS has been designated a 5 star program through Spark, Oregon's quality rating and improvement system. Our transdisciplinary team of 25 dedicated teachers, assistants, family consultants, therapists, evaluators, and office professionals are focused on authentic and supportive relationships, professional growth through coaching and mentoring, and maintaining a “family feel” to our work place. We are intentional in our implementation of a tiered approach for developing children's early language, literacy, and social emotional skills, and have designed a variety of environments and experiences to address the unique and varied learning needs of the children we serve.
Bilingual/bicultural applicants encouraged to apply. We welcome diversity in our work environment.
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. For more information on living in Medford, Grants Pass area please go to: https://www.travelmedford.org/ or info@travelgrantspass.com
Position: Occupational Therapist
POSITION GOAL: Plan, implement and monitor therapy services for appropriately identified students.
Note: OAR 333-019-1030 Proof of COVID full vaccination status or approved OHA exception is required for this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assess and diagnose student's educationally related therapy needs.
2. Instruct/demonstrate therapy/treatment programs to individual students and/or educational staff.
3. Write, alter, review, update, and pre/post test treatment/instructional therapy programs.
4. Coordinate therapy services for students with resource people, agencies, and/or others.
5. Coordinate and/or provide direct parent training.
6. Develop schedule of services to students and disseminate.
7. Train school personnel to implement therapy programs.
8. Plan and present inservice to school personnel and parents, and be a resource for information.
9. Select and complete growth objectives.
10. Assist in parent education in providing knowledge of unique educational needs.
11. Participate in assigned staff school meetings and inservices.
12. Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with ESD and local district staff.
13. Represent program/ESD with colleagues and community.
14. Interact and communicate effectively with parents/guardians.
15. Schedule and conduct needed student staffings.
16. Implement and maintain student records and forms.
17. Prepare and maintain materials and equipment.
18. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
19. Perform job related tasks as designated by supervisor/coordinator.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES
1. License to practice therapy in the State of Oregon.
2. Experience working with developmentally delayed children.
3. School based service preferred.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days
SALARY: Per negotiated licensed salary schedule: $46,144 to $64,877 annually.
SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
Health Insurance:
OEBB MODA Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance Monthly premium deducted pre-taxOptions:
Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting Mercy Flights MembershipRequirements / Qualifications
License to practice therapy in the State of Oregon
Requirements / QualificationsLicense to practice therapy in the State of Oregon
Comments and Other Information The Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a highly professional and experienced occupational therapist to deliver school-based services to students in districts in the Southern Oregon region. The therapist will provide consultation and training to school staff, evaluation of student eligibility, progress and needs, recommendation and adjustment of equipment, input toward IEP development, and occupational therapy treatments typically provided to students with motor impairments. The occupational therapist will become part of the SOESD’s OI (Orthopedic Impairment) team – a team of OTs and PTs that serve schools and students across Southern Oregon. The team works collaboratively to develop curriculum and programs that enhance the learning experience and opportunity of students who experience disabilities. Often, a PT and OT will partner to provide comprehensive orthopedic services to individuals or groups of students. Members of the SOESD OI team are provided regular training and support which results in knowledgeable, competent therapists who are valued and appreciated by school staff, parents and the community. The position is in the beautiful Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon. The area abounds with culture, ideal weather, outdoor recreation, and a high quality of living in a vibrant community. If you are passionate about providing school-based physical therapy services, are a collaborative team player, and are looking for a wonderful place to live, this may be your dream job! Comments and Other InformationThe Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a highly professional and experienced occupational therapist to deliver school-based services to students in districts in the Southern Oregon region. The therapist will provide consultation and training to school staff, evaluation of student eligibility, progress and needs, recommendation and adjustment of equipment, input toward IEP development, and occupational therapy treatments typically provided to students with motor impairments. The occupational therapist will become part of the SOESD’s OI (Orthopedic Impairment) team – a team of OTs and PTs that serve schools and students across Southern Oregon. The team works collaboratively to develop curriculum and programs that enhance the learning experience and opportunity of students who experience disabilities. Often, a PT and OT will partner to provide comprehensive orthopedic services to individuals or groups of students. Members of the SOESD OI team are provided regular training and support which results in knowledgeable, competent therapists who are valued and appreciated by school staff, parents and the community. The position is in the beautiful Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon. The area abounds with culture, ideal weather, outdoor recreation, and a high quality of living in a vibrant community. If you are passionate about providing school-based physical therapy services, are a collaborative team player, and are looking for a wonderful place to live, this may be your dream job! CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY