Full-Time School-Based Occupational Therapist - IEP Impact

Special Education Department; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Higley Unified School District 60 Special Education Department in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate student needs and implement school-based OT services aligned with IEP goals. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop intervention plans, monitor progress, and maintain confidential records in accordance with district policies and professional standards.

Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program recognized by NBCOT and completion of fieldwork requirements.
• NBCOT certification and current state license to practice occupational therapy.
• 3–5 years of experience in a school or pediatric setting preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop IEPs and intervention plans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates student abilities and formulates an occupational profile through assessments, observations, histories, and interviews.
• Synthesizes results into reports, guides program development, and supports evidence-based intervention.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure understanding of student strengths and needs.
• Develops intervention plans based on evaluation results and IEP goals.
• Monitors, reassesses, and adjusts interventions as needed.
• Maintains records per professional standards and district policy.
• Provides supervision of OT assistant(s) as applicable.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

IEP development

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Assessment proficiency

Education

NBCOT certification

OT licensure

Accredited OT program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Higley Unified School District 60 Special Education Department in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate student needs and implement school-based OT services aligned with IEP goals. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop intervention plans, monitor progress, and maintain confidential records in accordance with district policies and professional standards.

Starting date is immediate.