26/27 Occupational Therapist

Young World Physical Education; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 64,406 - 78,719; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring an Occupational Therapist in Buckeye, Arizona. The role involves providing Occupational Therapy services to students with various impairments, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with educational teams. Required qualifications include an accredited degree, valid certifications, and a preference for school-based experience. The job offers a full-time position with responsibilities encompassing therapy delivery and documentation. The annual salary is set at $71,563.

Qualifications

• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with district personnel.
• Knowledge of disabling conditions and their effects on students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Occupational Therapy services in educational settings.
• Evaluate students with potential educational disabilities.
• Collaborate with team members and parents to develop educational plans.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to contribute in assessment and intervention

Education

Accredited college graduate or technical training program for Occupational Therapy

Valid AOTCB certification

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license as an OT

Valid Arizona driver's license

Job description

26/27 Occupational Therapist

Buckeye Elementary School District – Various Locations (Buckeye, Arizona)

Job ID: 5710803

Posting Date: May 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

Job Description

Deliver Occupational Therapy services in the educational setting on behalf of students who are limited by physical impairments or illness, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities, socioeconomic and cultural differences to achieve optimum functional performance, maximize independence, prevent disability, and maintain health; includes evaluation, treatment, environmental modification, consultation, training, and program monitoring.

Job Qualifications

• Accredited college graduate or technical training program for Occupational Therapy
• Valid AOTCB certification; Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license as an OT
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Pediatric or school‑based experience preferred
• Ability to contribute and participate in assessment, intervention, and documentation
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and maintain effective relationships with district personnel and other team members

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use standardized measures and clinical observation skills for evaluation of students to assist teams in identifying students with potential educational disabilities
• Write reports describing assessment data
• Attend regular team and school meetings; maintain documentation including therapy notes, IEP paperwork, evaluation reports, and Medicaid billing
• Communicate regularly with team members and parents, collaborating to develop and implement effective educational plans
• Utilize current evidence‑based practice and maintain effective progress monitoring methods
• Monitor implementation of educational programs to enhance performance or maintain health by health aids or other staff
• Apply knowledge of disabling conditions on and before birth, and their effects on students with special needs related to educational performance
• Understand the educational system, federal and state regulations, and ethical/legal responsibilities applying to OT in education
• Know major theories, treatment procedures, and research relevant to OT for children (age 3‑22) with disabilities
• Assess functional performance of students with disabilities within the school environment, identifying, comparing, selecting, and administering appropriate evaluations
• Interpret assessment results and use them to develop therapeutic intervention plans and classroom strategies, including adaptive equipment, assistive technology devices, and external consultation
• Facilitate transition among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes
• Engage in consensus decision‑making as part of the IEP process to develop appropriate goals and objectives
• Plan and implement intervention strategies using a continuum of service delivery approaches in the least restrictive environment
• Evaluate, modify, and document effectiveness of OT interventions relative to student education programs
• Provide continuing education to enhance skills, expertise, and professional knowledge; supervise COTAs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Stand frequently; talk or listen; walk and sit regularly; occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes or supplies. Requires close vision to read handwritten or typed material and adjust focus. Must meet demands from multiple people and interact with public and staff.

Working Environment

Noisy to moderate to moderately high during school day; recurring stress periods possible.

Evaluation

Performance evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of support staff members.

Position Type

Full‑time

Salary

$71,563 per year

Contact Information

• Employee Relations, Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]