Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Peoria, Arizona

K12 School Setting
20262027 School Year (NSY)
Full-Time | 7.5 Hours Per Day
Onsite Only
1 Opening Available
No COTAs

$39.00$49.00 per Hour (Based on Experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking an exceptional, highly skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a K12 school team in Peoria, Arizona. This is a high-impact, sole-provider-style role requiring a confident clinician who can independently manage evaluation, intervention, and IEP-driven services across a diverse student population.

This position is ideal for an OT who thrives in a school-based environment, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and can effectively support students across multiple grade levels with varying levels of need.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments across K12 settings
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and individualized therapy plans
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students across multiple campuses as assigned
• Address fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, self-regulation, and functional school skills
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and related service providers
• Recommend and support adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental modifications
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress monitoring, and compliance with district and state requirements
• Provide staff consultation and strategies to support student access and participation

Arizona State Requirements

Candidates must meet Arizona requirements for school-based Occupational Therapists:

• Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Active Arizona Occupational Therapy License (or eligibility to obtain licensure through the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners)
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (preferred, strongly encouraged for school placement)
• Knowledge of IDEA regulations, IEP development, and special education service delivery
• Understanding of school-based OT practice standards and educational environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role requires a top-tier OT candidate who is:

• Highly independent and confident in managing a full K12 caseload
• Experienced in school-based or pediatric occupational therapy
• Strong in evaluation, clinical reasoning, and IEP development
• Skilled in working across multiple developmental levels (elementary through high school)
• Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Comfortable working without COTA support
• Collaborative with school teams while maintaining strong clinical autonomy

Additional Information

• 1 opening in Peoria, AZ
• K12 caseload (varied developmental needs)
• 7.5 hours per day, full-time schedule
• Onsite services only
• No COTA support available
• IVP Card preferred for expedited onboarding

Why This Role?

This is a high-visibility, high-impact OT position ideal for a clinician ready to take full ownership of a diverse school caseload while making a meaningful difference across an entire K12 population.

Qualified and ready-to-lead Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply.