Occupational Therapist - OT

LEARN Academy•Tempe, AZ

21d•Onsite

About The Position

LEARN Academy is hiring a Full-Time School-Based Occupational Therapist in Tempe, AZ. This role offers local Clinical Manager support, full-time hours, and competitive compensation. LEARN Academy is a nationwide provider of special education services to schools, partnering with them to improve services for children with special needs through evidence-based practices. As a School-Based Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in supporting special education services, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement interventions that promote students' participation and success in their educational environment. You will work alongside teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers, evaluating student needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring progress toward IEP goals.

Requirements

Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
Maintain Arizona license
Valid IVP Fingerprint card
Presently eligible to work in the United States

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.