Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We’re partnering with a school district in Bremerton, WA to hire two full-time Occupational Therapists for the 2025–2026 school year.

This is a dynamic opportunity to support K–12 students across up to three school buildings by delivering impactful occupational therapy services. You’ll play a key role in developing and implementing IEP goals, collaborating with educators and COTAs, and helping students build the skills they need to thrive in and out of the classroom.

Position Details:

• Location: Bremerton, WA.

• Start Date: August 2025.

• End Date: June 2026.

• Schedule: Monday–Friday.

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

• Grade Level: K–12.
  

Responsibilities:

• Provide school-based occupational therapy services across up to three school buildings.

• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and COTAs to develop and implement IEP goals.

• Assist in temporarily covering additional buildings during the first 1.5 months of the school year while another OT is onboarded.

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 50–60 students, with 1.5–2 days per week of COTA support.

• Conduct assessments, provide direct therapy, and support students with a range of physical, sensory, and developmental needs.
  

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

• Active Washington OT license (or eligibility).

• Valid Washington ESA certification or ability to obtain.

• Previous pediatric or school-based experience preferred.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.

• Streamlined onboarding and hiring process.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruiter.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply:

If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.