Occupational Therapist or Intern

About the Role

North Central ESD is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of district staff, children, and families as an Occupational Therapist with the NCESD Early Support for Infants and Toddlers team and Special Services team. This position provides a full range of services to children ages birth to 21.

Key Responsibilities

• Screening and assessment
• Designing treatment programs
• Providing direct therapy
• Supervision of COTA or therapy aide
• Consulting with school staff, parents, and outside agencies as appropriate
• Functioning as a member of the multidisciplinary team to determine a child’s eligibility for services, appropriate programming, and ongoing progress.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist or Intern
• Relevant experience and expertise will determine salary placement.

Salary Ranges

• Occupational Therapist:
• Level 1: $88,168.00 – $104,808.00
• Level 2: $93,225.00 – $110,814.00
• Interns: $54,909.00 – $65,269.00

Salary based on a 191-day position.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits through the HCA SEBB program (medical, dental, vision, life, & LTD if hired for more than 79 days)
• Retirement through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• Sick leave – accrued at 8 hours per month
• Personal leave – 3 days per year

Timeline

• Position opens: August 25, 2026
• Position open until filled, with first screening after 12 pm on September 08, 2026
• Screening & Interviews begin as soon as possible
• Position begins: As soon as possible

Note: Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.