Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 STUDENT SERVICES - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 4541285
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Grade 125
- Placement range= $66,704.00 to $76,233.00 for full SY- DOE

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Lead Occupational or Physical Therapist, the Occupational Therapist will administer screening tests and diagnostic assessments; participate in team evaluations, write goals and objectives, as appropriate, for IEPs; maintain required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement and legal compliance; provide consultation to parents, administrators, teachers, and related staff personnel; provide occupational therapy services through a range of service delivery models;

participate in staff development activities.

Assesses school site facilities for the purpose of ensuring accessibility in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Assesses students’ fine motor skills and developmental skills (e.g. perceptual-motor coordination, visual motor coordination, sensory development) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.

Consult with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations and/or referrals.

Facilitates and attends meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ functional goals.

Instructs staff, students, and parents for the purpose of implementing plans for remediation of functional limitations.

Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring documentation for future reference in accordance with state/District policies and regulations.

Completes accurate and timely Medicaid reimbursement billing logs for direct occupational therapy services as indicated by district policies.

Maintains inventory of specialized equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment for student uses.

Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.

Presents information on various topics related to occupational therapy for the purpose of educating parents, students, school personnel, and staff.

Researches and coordinates resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students’ functional goals.

Schedules and coordinates students’ therapy programs for the purpose of implementing IEP requirements.

Performs screenings and observations of students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.

Supervises occupational therapy interns and occupational therapy assistants in accordance with university, professional, and licensure rules.

Provides indirect and indirect services in accordance with each student’s IEP.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: plan and manage projects,…