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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description

JobID:
12632
Position Type:
Support Staff/Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Date Posted:
8/6/2026
Location:
Districtwide Date Available:
ASAP Closing Date:
08/27/2026
Note:
Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.
Job Summary:
The certified occupational therapist assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) and works with students from ages three (3) to 21 who experience physical, mental, developmental, emotional, social, learning, visual, hearing, and/or multiple disabilities. Implements therapy programs, provides consultative services to school personnel, and functions according to this profession's philosophy, laws, rules, and regulations.
New Hire Hourly Rate:
Grade 11: $30.75-$34.50
DOE Internal Hourly Rate:
Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement Work hours: 7 hours per day Work year: 9 months
Bargaining Unit:
Education Support Staff Association (ESSA) Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position): Must possess a State of Alaska Occupational Therapy Assistant license. This position offers an excellent benefit package, including: Accrued sick and personal leave Paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and audio Retirement (PERS) If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.

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An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$70,453 / year median in Alaska

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