School-Based Occupational Therapist (K-8)
Lacey, Washington
North Thurston Public Schools Float Pool

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lacey, Washington
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Setting: K-8 School Environment (Float Pool)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 22 weeks (interpreted as weeks)
Contract Dates: ASAP through 6/17/2026
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day with 30-minute unpaid lunch (37.5 billable hours/week)

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Occupational Therapist (OT) license
• Experience working with K-8 student population

Certifications & Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC) required for RNs and LVNs
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) may be required
• State License verification required, including Washington Certified Behavioral Tech Credential (WA CBT) for RBTs if applicable
• Educational Services State Teaching Certificate and Credential verification as applicable
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) preferred but not required for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
• Annual update of Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• FERPA training and acknowledgment required annually for Educational Services candidates

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually, including multiple searches (SS Trace, Federal, Nationwide, County, Sex Offender) for last 7 years of residence/work/school
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required annually
• Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search required within 12 months of start
• Fingerprint clearance through Washington OSPI required; candidates must complete fingerprinting per OSPI instructions
• Mandatory Reporter Training required (annual renewal)
• High school diploma or equivalent required for paraprofessionals, plus one of the following: qualifying paraeducator assessment score, associate degree or higher, or specific college credits

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of Responsible Use and Access Request forms annually
• Compliance with school district policies and procedures

Health & Safety

• Physical exam, TB testing, immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella), and drug testing only required if specified by client or state
• Flu vaccination documentation may be required depending on client needs
• COVID-19 vaccination not required unless specified by client or state

Additional Notes

• Employment application, references, and skills checklists may be required depending on client
• Some certifications and verifications must be uploaded and re-verified 30 days prior to start
• Candidates must follow all state and facility-specific compliance and documentation requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a school-based therapy role supporting K-8 students in Washington State with a structured Monday-Friday schedule. Candidates must be prepared to meet comprehensive licensing, background, and compliance standards specific to educational and healthcare settings.