The successful external (non-FEA) applicant will receive a $2,000 signing bonus following the first 30 days of his/her contract.

Job Summary:
In the educational system, Occupational Therapists function as related service providers on an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide an appropriate educational program for students with disabilities, including students from age three to twenty-one years of age with physical, mental, developmental, emotional, social, learning, and/or visual/hearing disabilities through their Individual Education Plans (IEP). The Occupational Therapist evaluates students’ strengths and needs, develops and implements therapy programs, provides consultative services to school team members, and manages occupational therapy programs in accordance with the philosophy, laws, rules, and regulations of their professions as well as that of the School District. The Occupational Therapist coordinates services with educational goals identified in students’ IEPs.

Retirement: State of Alaska TRS
Bargaining Unit: Fairbanks Education Association (FEA)
Salary: Determined by the FEA Negotiated Agreement
Contract Length: Minimum of 180 days

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

Must possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Alaska Type C special services certificate with an applicable endorsement for Occupational Therapy.
Must possess an Alaska State license for the practice of Occupational Therapy.
Must hold and maintain a valid State of Alaska driver’s license and the ability to receive and maintain access to military bases.

This position offers an excellent benefits package, including:

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

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.

Certified Occupational Therapist