Title:

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Work Unit:

Exceptional Student Services Department/

Assigned School Site(s)

Reports to:

Exceptional Student Services Department Director(s)

Work Calendar:

9 month

Pay Schedule:

Ancillary

Overtime Status:

Exempt

Hours:

7 hours per day

Union Status:

NEA

Licensure:

NMPED Physical Therapist and New Mexico Physical Therapy Board

Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.

General Function:
Provide occupational therapy to eligible students with disabilities in the schools.

Education/Training/Experience
(Basic minimum requirements are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District.)
Minimum: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Licensure from the New Mexico licensing board. Appropriate New Mexico Public Education Department Therapist license.
Preferred: Five years or more of relevant experience. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of state and federal special education requirements. Skills and knowledge held by professionally trained physical therapists.

Essential Job Functions
Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Provides assessment, consultation, and therapy to identify, prevent, or compensate for significant motor deficits resulting from physical disabilities or health impairments.
Provides services required to assist a student with a disability to benefit from special education.
Assists in the identification, adaptation, and adjustment of equipment.
Maintains professional development by participating in district-wide, outside-of-district, and site-based training opportunities.
Seeks technical assistance and consultation as needed from colleagues, site-based administrators, contact teacher, program support specialists, and the Special Education Department.
Maintains accurate records.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range:
Level 2 Teacher: $65,000+
Level 3 Teacher: $75,000+

Resources Used in Performing the Job Include (but are not limited to):
School settings, adaptive devices, therapeutic materials, computers, and vehicles. A wide variety of materials and resources, including electronic/digital equipment.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort. Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and reaching. Occasional climbing, kneeling, and transporting up to 50 lbs. High degree of concentration requiring continuous and often intense mental and visual attention. Numerous irregularities; complex tasks are involved. May be required to work with students and /or equipment related to hygiene or therapy purposes.

Environmental Conditions:
Duties performed in typical school settings that may include offices, music room, classrooms, gym, and auditorium. Most work is performed indoors. Travel from location to location may be necessary. The environment may be hectic with frequent interruptions and noise. May be exposed to bodily fluids.

Personal Accountability:

Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment, including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications
Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment

Santa Fe Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, medical/genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

2026-2027 SY: Occupational Therapist (OT) (POOL)