2026-2027 Certified Registered Occupational Therapist (Exempt)

Alhambra Elementary School District•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

To identify, through formal and informal evaluation, students whose ability to function within the classroom and school setting is hampered by physical and/or sensory deficits, and to provide direct, indirect, or consultative services to enable students to benefit from education.

Requirements

Currently licensed or certificated as a registered Occupational Therapist in Arizona and by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

Screen and evaluate students’ physical, perceptual motor and sensorimotor, developmental, and self-help functioning skills based on formal and informal evaluation.
Develop occupational therapy objectives and activities that can be implemented by family members, teachers, and assistants.
Develop schedules and provide therapy for students who have deficits in physical, perceptual motor, and/or sensorimotor functions.
Orient and/or train family members, teachers, and assistants in specific occupational therapy techniques utilized for students in the classroom.
Identify students’ needs for adaptive equipment and/or prosthetic devices.
Instruct students, families, and school staff members in the use of special equipment and/or prosthetic devices.
Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students entering or continuing in special education programs.
Determine occupational therapy equipment and supply needs, make purchase requests for equipment and supplies as appropriate, and maintain inventory of occupational therapy equipment and supplies.
Evaluate individual student progress in therapy programs on a regular basis, communicating findings to teachers, parents, and others involved through direct consultation or written reports.
Complete mid-year, end-of-year, and other reports formally requested by the Coordinator for Special Eduation and Compliance.
Maintain awareness of current advancements/developments in the profession through attendance at professional conferences, workshops, and inservice training programs.
Share knowledge gained with occupational therapy and special education staff members as appropriate.
Maintain records and bill for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).
Continue to grow professionally through appropriate staff development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.