Occupational Therapist - 26/27 SY

Tempe Elementary School District No. 3

Tempe (AZ)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 78,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to serve on an itinerant basis across school sites in Tempe, AZ.

You will participate in IEP/MET teams, assess students, determine eligibility for OT services, provide therapy and training, and document services in the educational setting. You will collaborate with school staff and families, collect data, and generate reports while ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Qualifications

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license (or equivalent)
Bachelor’s degree in OT
NBOT registration
Knowledge of pediatric/neurodevelopment info and latest research
6 months supervised clinical affiliations
2 years pediatric clinical or elementary school experience preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of laws, policies and standards affecting special education services.
Collect data and generate written reports.
Participate in MET process as needed.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on evaluations and IEP goals.
Consult with school staff, parents and agencies regarding student needs.
Supervise OT Assistant if applicable.
May participate in meetings beyond regular schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

OT License

IEP/MET participation

Data collection & reporting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Travel between sites

Pediatric therapy

Education

BS/BA in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - 26/27 SY

Tempe School District No.3 Sanchez - Student Support - Tempe, Arizona

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Job Details

Job ID: 5696999

Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: May 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Occupational Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a licensed professional, adhere to the Occupational Therapy code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice. Participate in the IEP/Met teams throughout all school sites on an itinerant basis in order to develop skills and strategies to enhance the student’s learning in the educational setting. As a member of the IEP/MET team, conduct assessments and help to determine student’s eligibility for occupational therapy services and/or therapeutic support and provide these services as well as training, consultation and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in a major field of occupational therapy
National Board of the Certification of Occupational Therapy Examiners registration
Knowledge of medical/developmental/pediatric information and indications for occupational therapy treatment, knowledge of the latest research in neurophysiology relating to neurodevelopmental and sensorimotor dysfunction (required)
Completion of six (6) months of supervised clinical affiliations
Two (2) years pediatric clinical experience or elementary school experience (preferred)
Ability to evaluate, plan and implement therapeutic activities for restoration of physical function or minimization of residual disability
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school and central office based staff and parents by demonstrating excellent human relations skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to collect data and generate reports
Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day as assigned
Ability to assess needs, develop and implement the IEP, and evaluate outcomes in specialty

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and district laws, policies and standards affecting special education services and disability issues in the public schools.
Demonstrate knowledge of district procedures and practices regarding identification, evaluation, placement, service structure and multi-disciplinary support.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, families, and community members by demonstrating excellent human relations skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Collect data and generate written reports.
Participate in the MET process as needed.
Demonstrate working knowledge of evaluation and diagnostic tools appropriate to students’ physical development and adaptive needs in the school setting.
Develop and implement treatment plan and strategies for direct student intervention based on the evaluation results and IEP goals and objectives.
Demonstrate working knowledge of adaptive devices and assistive technology specific to the student’s needs in the educational environment.
Fabricate and/or adjust adaptive equipment as needed.
Plan, conduct and/or participate in in-service professional development activities in the area of occupational therapy.
Consult with school staff, parents and agencies regarding student needs and progress.
Register with Medicaid as a provider and maintain daily notes, Medicaid logs, and time study.
Validate outside diagnostic evaluations and program recommendations.
Direct activities of assigned instructional assistants as appropriate.
May be required to participate in student’s meetings which occur beyond the staff’s work assignment schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.