School OT: Sensorimotor & Accessibility Focus

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist in a continuing interim capacity for the Special Education program in Phoenix. The role focuses on assessing students, planning and delivering therapy to improve sensorimotor skills, and supporting accessibility and program development.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master's Degree and OT licensure, with experience in school-based therapy, IEP development, and collaboration with families and educators.

Qualifications

• Experience using OT assessment instruments and strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, and specialists.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' fine motor, sensory motor and functional abilities to determine service eligibility and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers and teams to communicate information and plan services in compliance with guidelines.
• Develop IEP goals and interventions to address sensorimotor deficits within school settings.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to develop sensorimotor skills per goals and objectives.

Skills

Assessment instruments

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist in a continuing interim capacity for the Special Education program in Phoenix. The role focuses on assessing students, planning and delivering therapy to improve sensorimotor skills, and supporting accessibility and program development.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master's Degree and OT licensure, with experience in school-based therapy, IEP development, and collaboration with families and educators.