Certified Occupational Therapist

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; Highland Park (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement (TRS)

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will evaluate students, develop therapy programs, and coordinate services based on Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Applicants must possess or be eligible for an Alaska Type C special services certificate and hold a valid Occupational Therapy license.

This position comes with a $2,000 signing bonus, a minimum contract length of 180 days, and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for a Type C special services certificate in Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold an Alaska State license for Occupational Therapy.
• Valid State of Alaska driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students’ strengths and needs to develop therapy programs.
• Provide consultative services to school team members.
• Manage occupational therapy programs as per regulations.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

IEP coordination

Education

State of Alaska Type C special services certificate

Alaska State license for Occupational Therapy

Job description

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

The successful external (non-FEA) applicant will receive a $2,000 signing bonus following the first 30 days of his/her contract.

Job Summary

In the educational system, Occupational Therapists function as related service providers on an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide an appropriate educational program for students with disabilities, including students from age three to twenty-one years of age with physical, mental, developmental, emotional, social, learning, and/or visual/hearing disabilities through their Individual Education Plans (IEP).

The Occupational Therapist evaluates students’ strengths and needs, develops and implements therapy programs, provides consultative services to school team members, and manages occupational therapy programs in accordance with the philosophy, laws, rules, and regulations of their professions as well as that of the School District. The Occupational Therapist coordinates services with educational goals identified in students’ IEPs.

Retirement: State of Alaska TRS

Bargaining Unit: Fairbanks Education Association (FEA)

Salary: Determined by the FEA Negotiated Agreement

Contract Length: Minimum of 180 days

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Must possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Alaska Type C special services certificate with an applicable endorsement for Occupational Therapy.
2. Must possess an Alaska State license for the practice of Occupational Therapy.
3. Must hold and maintain a valid State of Alaska driver’s license and the ability to receive and maintain access to military bases.

This position offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (TRS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email [e-mail].