Occupational Therapist - OT

LEARN Academy; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Job summary

LEARN Academy in Mesa, AZ is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist for a January 2027 start, covering a short-term medical assignment. The role is full-time and focuses on evaluating students, planning OT interventions, and monitoring progress toward IEP goals.

You will collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to integrate OT strategies into the curriculum, adapt materials, and ensure alignment with LRE and MTSS/RTI frameworks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Arizona OT license.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint card.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of students' functional abilities (fine motor, sensory processing, ADLs).
• Develop and implement OT intervention plans aligned with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate OT strategies into curriculum.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Arizona OT license

IVP Fingerprint clearance

Job description

Overview

Hiring for a January 2027 Start! Full-Time Occupational Therapist in Mesa, AZ for a Short-Term Medical Coverage!

• Local Clinical Manager support
• Full-time Hours
• Competitive Compensation ~ W2 Hourly, Rate DOE, direct and indirect compensation, guaranteed hours
• Referral Bonuses!

Who are we:

LEARN Academy (LEARN Academy® School Support Services and Education Network), a nationwide provider of special education services to schools, formerly Light Street Special Education Solutions, helps schools succeed by providing comprehensive special education programs and services. We partner with schools to improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to children with special needs. We offer an array of flexible solutions that are grounded in evidence-based practices and focused on achieving positive outcomes for our students and school partners.

Why join:

As a School-Based Occupational Therapist at LEARN Academy, you play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of comprehensive special education services to children with special needs. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you implement evidence-based interventions that promote students' participation and success in their educational environment.

You will work across school settings alongside teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers to deliver high-quality support. Responsibilities include evaluating student needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring progress toward IEP goals.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess students' functional abilities in areas such as fine motor skills, sensory processing, and activities of daily living.
• Develop and implement occupational therapy intervention plans that align with students' IEP goals and educational needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate occupational therapy strategies into the educational curriculum and provide consultative services.
• Adapt learning environments and materials to enhance student participation and independence in educational activities.
• Contribute to the IEP process by providing insights on student progress and recommending appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities to stay current with best practices in school-based occupational therapy.
• Support early intervening services and participate in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) or response to intervention (RTI) initiatives.
• Provide expertise in assistive technology and universal design for learning (UDL) strategies to support student access to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with the special education team to ensure occupational therapy services align with the least restrictive environment (LRE) principle.
• Mentor and/or supervise assistants or students in the occupational therapy community.
• Provide trainings to instructional and related service staff.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
• Maintain Arizona license
• Valid IVP Fingerprint card

LEARN Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.