Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Position Type:
Support Staff/Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Date Posted:
8/6/2026

Location:
Districtwide

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
08/27/2026 Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.

Job Summary: The certified occupational therapist assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) and works with students from ages three (3) to 21 who experience physical, mental, developmental, emotional, social, learning, visual, hearing, and/or multiple disabilities. Implements therapy programs, provides consultative services to school personnel, and functions according to this profession's philosophy, laws, rules, and regulations.

New Hire Hourly Rate: Grade 11: $30.75-$34.50 DOE
Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work hours: 7 hours per day
Work year: 9 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. Must possess a State of Alaska Occupational Therapy Assistant license.

This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

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Attachment(s):

• 11 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 6-14-23.pdf
• ESSA Salary Schedule - 2025-2026.pdf