Occupational/Physical Therapy Assistant (COTA or PTA) - Snohomish School District : Job Details

Position Type: ClassifiedDate Posted: 12/19/2024Location: District WideClosing Date: Open until filledFor consideration, current educational support personnel seeking internal transfer must apply by posted deadline. (December 30, 2024, 4 p.m.) Our People = Our Strength Snohomish School District is looking for skilled and dedicated professionals that are committed to our students and community. People with different backgrounds, different experiences and different ways of accomplishing things add to our strength and diversity. Successful candidates will be committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth and the ability to work effectively with people with dynamic backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Job Summary: Under the direction of the Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists (OT/PT), guide students in prescribed therapeutic activities and exercise. Is responsible for administering therapy to students following the evaluation, treatment plan, and goals set by the primary Occupational or Physical Therapist. This position is assigned to one or more schools with a concentrated population of physically challenged students. This position may include, but not be limited to, the following performance responsibilities, qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities. Specific responsibilities for this position are as described on the attached job description. Salary Range: $35.60 - $40.06/hour per 2024-25 Public School Employees Salary Schedule Above pay rates do not include holiday and pay in lieu of vacation, which increases the hourly compensation. Work Schedule:

• Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (hours may vary depending on school site)
• Paid Hours: 7.00 hours per day
• Lunch Break: 30-minutes unpaid break
• Calendar: 9 months/year; enjoy time office during spring break, winter break and summer, plus 10 paid holidays.

Special Duties/Responsibilities: Assist OTs and PTs with services for qualifying students Qualifications:

• AA degree required.
• Current Washington State Department of Health license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
• Occupational and/or physical therapy experience, preferred.
• Washington State driver's license.

Benefits: For eligible positions, the district offers a competitive benefits package including Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB), a Washington state retirement package, and paid time off. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plans (DRS)
• 403(b) Plans
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Paid Holidays - 10 per school year
• Personal Days - 3 per school year
• Sick Days - 12 per school year

Application Procedure: Apply www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs. Only applications submitted through Snohomish School District's application system, Frontline, will be accepted. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. A complete application must include references (confidential forms will be automatically emailed to your professional/supervisor references). You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.

• New applicants, substitutes, temporary staff, and those on a non-continuing should login as an External Applicant.
• Only transfer applicants within the same bargaining group should login to the application system as a Transfer Applicant . Transfer applicants must complete the application pages and upload a current resume and letter of interest.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check* (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Snohomish School Board. Questions: email: [email protected] phone: 360-###-#### The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator and ADA - Darryl Pernat, 360-###-####, [email protected]; Section 504 Coordinator and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying - Shawn Stevenson, 360-###-####, [email protected]; 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290.Attachment(s):

• Licensed Therapy Assistant (COTA_PTA).docx