School-Based Occupational Therapist for IEP Support

Kyrene School District 28; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyrene School District 28 seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide required OT services for students in the Tempe, AZ area. The role involves screening, evaluating, and delivering services within the OT scope, with emphasis on supporting IEP goals and functional student outcomes.

The incumbent will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement therapy plans, monitor progress, and adjust interventions as needed to promote student success across educational settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform therapeutic interventions with clinical reasoning.
• Experience providing OT services to students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and provide OT services within the school district.
• Plan and contribute to individual education plans (IEPs) for eligible students.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Clinical reasoning

Student handling

IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description:Provides the District with required occupational therapy services.

Job Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree of Science/ Occupational Therapy or any equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. • Ability to perform therapeutic interventions; analyzing tasks and clinical reasoning. • Handling students to include physical transfers, muscle facilitation/inhibition, and use of gross and fine motor equipment. • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in providing occupational therapy as related service to special needs eligible students.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:Valid IVP Level OneAZ Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Duties & Responsibilities: Incumbents are resposible for screening, evaluating, and providing services within the professional occupational therapy scope of practice including the evaluation and planning of individual education plans (IEPs)

Complete Job Description: Occupational Therapist

Employment Information:2026-27school year;216 Days per school year; Start date 7/8/2026

Salary link: Allied Health