What are the responsibilities and job description for the FY26 Occupational Therapists-OPEN RECRUITMENT position at Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Position Type :
Special Education / Occupational Therapist
Date Posted : 12 / 27 / 2024
Location :
Special Education Office
Closing Date : Open until filled
Description : Occupational Therapists-Matsu Borough School District
Alaska's 2nd largest school district is looking to hire Occupational Therapists for the upcoming school year! We are located 45 minutes outside of Anchorage, AK. We have 19,000 students across 48 schools. Our communities include : Glacier View, Sutton, Palmer, Wasilla, Butte, Knik-Fairview, Meadow Lakes, Big Lake, Houston, Willow, Talkeetna and Trapper Creek.
Our Mission is to prepare all students for success.
Position Description : Provides direct occupational therapy services designed to enhance sensorimotor development, self-help skills, eye-hand coordination and other applicable areas. To promote positive public relations and meet compliance standards advocated through the Student Support Services Department. Conducts occupational therapy evaluations, complete necessary reports, and assist members of the IEP Team to understand those results. Aids the individual student in realizing their abilities and adapting to their limitations.
Salary : $63,875,636 - $88,646 starting wage, depending on verification of service and education. MSBSD has a competitive Salary Schedule with an accelerated step advancement. Applicants can bring a maximum of 6 years' experience. We pay an additional $3,000 bonus PER YEAR for national certification (NBCOT).
Leave : Each Related Service Provider receives 4 paid personal leave days at the beginning of the year and accrues 1.33 sick leave days each month of employment.
Retirement : MSBSD is a member of the State of Alaska Teachers Retirement System.
Selection Procedure : This is a blanket posting for the upcoming school year as we start our prescreening process. We request that Out of District applicants complete our Mat Su School District electronic application AND submit their name into certified applicant pools. Applicants will then be contacted about employment opportunities for the upcoming school year. For questions, please contact Bethany Lyons @ 907-746-9242, Bethany.Lyons@matsuk12.us or hr@matsuk12.us
Salary : $3,000
