Occupational Therapist

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples.

The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and / or Inuit ancestry from Canada).

Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.

There are a total of 51 school sites with 33 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12).

Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff.

We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Central Okanagan Public Schools - School District No. 23 in Kelowna, B.C. invites applications for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist position effective immediately.

Applicants must have training and experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.

Applicants must :

• have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy;
• be registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia;
• have extensive experience with students with special needs, particularly those with multiple physical challenges;
• have experience working with students in integrated settings;

have experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants must also :

provide consultative services to students from kindergarten to grade 12;

provide assessments, provision of recommendations to school personnel and families, determination of equipment needs, training and monitoring of Certified Education Assistants, assessment of safety and accessibility issues and liaison with community medical professionals and institutions and educational agencies.

Experience with children with special needs, particularly those with autism and sensory processing challenges is necessary.

Experience with children with multiple physical challenges would be an asset. Salary based on experience and training. Driver’s License required and use of personal vehicle.

Please complete an online application through MakeaFuture and include a cover letter, resume, and degrees, along with corresponding transcripts, evaluations, certificates and letters of reference.

The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Please contact Leanne Zorn at [email protected] to inform her of your completed application.

Please email [email protected] for more information about the role and responsibilities.