Certified Occupational Therapist

Unalaska City School District; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio benefits

Retirement (TRS)

Job summary

Unalaska City School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year. The Occupational Therapist provides essential services for students with disabilities, developing individualized therapy programs aligned with IEPs.

This position offers a $2,000 signing bonus after the first 30 days and includes benefits such as accrued sick leave, paid holidays, and comprehensive medical coverage. Applicants must be certified or eligible for licensure in Alaska.

Qualifications

• Certified or eligible for State of Alaska Type C special services certificate in Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold a valid Alaska State license for Occupational Therapy.
• Maintain a valid State of Alaska driver’s license for access to military bases.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students’ strengths and needs for therapy programs.
• Implement and manage occupational therapy according to IEPs.
• Coordinate with educational team members.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Team Coordination

Student Evaluation

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

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position)

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.

Benefits

• 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].