26/27 SY Occupational Therapist

Pendergast Elementary School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist to contribute to children's education by evaluating and treating sensori-motor deficits. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, consulting on IEPs, and collaborating with teachers. Required qualifications include a degree in occupational therapy and valid Arizona certification. This role reports to the Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services and offers a supportive work environment with moderate noise levels.

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy.
• Valid Arizona Occupational Therapist registration required.
• Experience in occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat sensori-motor deficits affecting children's learning.
• Consult on IEP for students requiring occupational therapy services.
• Prepare assessment reports and recommends treatment plans.

Skills

Experience in occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of children

Education

Degree in occupational therapy

Valid Arizona Occupational Therapist registration

Job description

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26/27 SY Occupational Therapist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5511155

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist

EXEMPT: Yes

DEPARTMENT: Exceptional Student Services

LOCATION: School(s)

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with current school schedule

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services

SUMMARY: To contribute to children’s ability to benefit from their education by evaluating and treating those sensori-motor deficits which may impede learning progress and to advise teachers on ways to improve their students’ sensori-motor abilities.

SUPERVISES: Occupational Therapist Assistant and if applicable Instructional Assistants

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in occupational therapy
• Valid Arizona Occupational Therapist registration
• Experience in occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of children preferred.

Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates as a consultant in the intervention and pre-referral process to generate and support interventions, accommodations, and modifications in regular education
• Completes screenings and evaluates as appropriate children referred for occupational therapy
• Prepares assessment reports for all students evaluated
• Interprets evaluation findings to parents, IEP teams and instructional staff
• Recommends and develops appropriate treatment plans for students recommended and included in the occupational therapy program
• Attends evaluation and IEP meetings of students evaluated and on caseload
• Designs and implements activities to support a student in meeting the goals of his/her IEP
• Reevaluates the treatment plans on a regular basis
• Participates in the development of individual education plans for students with disabilities who require occupational therapy as a support service
• Serves as a consultant to teachers in developing classroom programs, selecting appropriate equipment and materials to enhance students’ sensory-motor functioning
• Documents evaluation results, present levels, of performance, IEP goals, treatment and quarterly progress reports in a timely manner
• Recommends referrals to outside agencies as needed
• Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board policy or evaluation of professional personnel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education materials and programs. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, students, administration, and the community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > Occupational Therapist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rae James , Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services
• Exceptional Student Services
• Email: [e-mail]