School-Based Occupational Therapist — Full-Time, Collaborative Impact

LEARN Academy; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Competitive compensation

Job summary

LEARN Academy seeks a School-Based Occupational Therapist to support comprehensive special education services for students with special needs. You will evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor OT interventions aligned with IEP goals in collaboration with teachers and families.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, and ongoing professional development within a school context. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Tempe, AZ.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• NBCOT OT examination must be completed.
• Current state OT licensure and ability to maintain licensure are required.

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.
• Adapt learning environments to enhance participation and independence.
• Contribute to IEP process with progress insights and intervention recommendations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development in school-based OT.
• Support MTSS/ RTI initiatives and universal design for learning strategies.
• Provide expertise in assistive technology and UDL to support curriculum access.
• Mentor or supervise OT assistants or students as needed.
• Deliver trainings to instructional and related service staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Clinical judgment

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT OT examination

Current state OT licensure

Job description

LEARN Academy seeks a School-Based Occupational Therapist to support comprehensive special education services for students with special needs. You will evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor OT interventions aligned with IEP goals in collaboration with teachers and families.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, and ongoing professional development within a school context. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Tempe, AZ.