Occupational Therapist - 25-26 School Year

Light Street Special Education Solutions • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Light Street is interviewing Occupational Therapists in Arizona for the 2025-2026 School Year! Local Clinical Manager support. Competitive compensation ~ W2 Hourly, Rate DOE, direct and indirect compensation, guaranteed hours. Full-time Hours. Benefit packages that include different plan options that work for you and your family, which includes medical/dental/vision. 401k. Professional development allowance, licensure and professional association dues reimbursement. Relocation Assistance! Referral Bonuses! Light Street Special Education Solutions, a division of LEARN Academy (LEARN Academy® School Support Services and Education Network), 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.

Requirements

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

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits plan.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays and personal time off.
• Professional development allowance.
• Licensure and professional association dues reimbursement.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Referral Bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree