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This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.
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):
This position offers an excellent benefits package including:
If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) is the third largest school district in Alaska, with 28 schools educating over 11,800 students. The school district employs over 1,500 full-time equivalent employees, including members of three unions.
Committed to academic excellence, FNSBSD provides a wide range of educational programs, extracurricular activities, and support services to meet the unique needs of each student. Our dedicated team of highly qualified teachers and staff is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages personal growth and success.
Equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future endeavors is a key priority for us. We understand that the world is rapidly changing, and the skills required for success are evolving accordingly. Therefore, we adapt our curriculum and teaching methodologies to ensure students are equipped with the tools they need to excel when they leave our district. From innovative technology integration to project-based learning initiatives, we strive to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter.
We firmly believe that families should have a voice and an active role in shaping their child's educational journey. We are committed to providing our families with options. Options for the education style their child will thrive in. Options at the school in which their child attends. Options with the programs in which their child engages. We value communication, collaboration, and partnerships between families and our district. By working together, we can create an environment where students thrive and achieve their full potential.