OT/PT Technician - SY
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Healthcare
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor
Window Rock Unified School District #8 Exceptional Student Services – Ft. Defiance, Arizona
OT/PT Technician – SY26/27Window Rock Unified School District #8 Exceptional Student Services – Ft. Defiance, Arizona
Job DetailsJob : 5553750
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job DescriptionDate Revised
May 2020
Status
Non
- Exempt
Salary Level
Classified Salary Schedule (F)
Work Year
10 months
QualificationsAssociate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy preferred.
Prior OT/PT experience desirable
Ability to communicate and work well with children with disabilities and educational staff
Bilingual in Navajo and English preferred
Required to assist students with restricted mobility
AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Job GoalTo provide support to licensed occupational or physical therapist; to enhance the rehabilitation of Special Education students through individualized assistance.
Essential DutiesAssists with preparation of materials that enhance OT or PT therapy.
Assists with preparation of the physical environment and specialized equipment that address the special needs of students.
Assists with planning appropriate individual or group therapy programs for all Special Education children.
Assists with student records/special reports.
Implements individual therapy and specialized assistance for students as specified in IEPs.
Participates in activities that will develop positive interaction in the rehabilitative process.
Participates in in‑service as required by the Special Education Department.
Maintains attendance and documents student progress using lesson plans, student logs, activity record sheets, etc.
Attends multidisciplinary staffing and parent conferences.
Always maintains a confidential, professional attitude in working with disabled children, their parents, educational staff, and community resources.
Take responsibility for OT, PT, and Speech equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned by Therapists or Director of Special Education.
Physical EffortOccasional stooping, bending, and/ lifting
Working EnvironmentNormal school conditions
Therapy room with specialized equipment
Supervision GivenNone
Supervision ReceivedExceptional Student Services Director
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.80 to $25.42 Per Year
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