Occupational Therapist

Location: Buckeye, AZ | Salary: $71,563/year | Full-Time Help Students Do What Matters Most Some kids need more than a great teacher to succeed at school — they need someone who can help them hold a pencil, navigate a hallway, manage sensory overload, or gain the independence to do it all on their own. That's you. Buckeye Elementary School District is hiring a school-based Occupational Therapist to serve students across our campuses. You'll work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, supervise a dedicated COTA who extends your impact, and see the direct results of your work in classrooms every day. What You'll Do Evaluate students with physical, developmental, and learning disabilities using standardized assessments and clinical observation in the educational setting Design and deliver evidence-based intervention plans aligned with IEP goals — always in the least restrictive environment Supervise one Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), guiding program implementation and quality Recommend and support adaptive equipment and assistive technology that unlocks student independence Partner with teachers, families, and school teams — attending IEP meetings and keeping communication open and consistent Monitor programs carried out by Health Aides and instructional staff to protect student health and performance Support students through key transitions: early intervention to preschool, preschool to school age, and school to work Maintain timely documentation, including evaluation reports, therapy notes, IEP paperwork, and Medicaid billing What You Bring Required: Accredited degree in Occupational Therapy Current AOTCB certification and Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners licensure (OT) Valid Arizona driver's license School-based OT experience Preferred: Preschool/early childhood experience Experience supervising or collaborating with a COTA You're a strong communicator — in writing and in IEP meetings — and equally comfortable working independently or as part of a school team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Radar Talent Solutions