This study investigated the effect of job crafting on teacher Occupational burnout in Bahmei County, with the mediating role of basic psychological needs satisfaction. Using a cross-sectional correlational design, 201 teachers were randomly selected as participants. Data were collected via the Job Crafting Questionnaire (Newman et al., 2014), the Maslach Burnout Inventory (Maslach, 1981), and the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Questionnaire (Deci & Ryan, 2000). Structural equation modeling (SEM) using AMOS 26 and correlational analyses in SPSS 27 were employed to test direct and indirect relationships. Results indicated that job crafting negatively predicted emotional exhaustion, both directly and indirectly, through the satisfaction of autonomy and relatedness needs. Competence did not significantly mediate this relationship. Teachers who redesigned tasks, work relationships, and teaching methods aligned with their skills and interests experienced higher autonomy and supportive interactions, which contributed to reduced burnout. These findings underscore the importance of promoting job crafting and fostering the satisfaction of basic psychological needs to enhance teacher well-being, intrinsic motivation, and organizational commitment.