Job Description

Position: Occupational Therapist (.40 FTE)
Work Schedule: Part-time, 186 duty days
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Pay: Steps and lanes are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement
Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits as outlined in teacher summary of benefits

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health in Occupational Therapy
• Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to employ high expectations for students using a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media
• Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement intervention strategies for children with significant delays in motor development
• Assist with developing student Individualized Education Plan (IEP); assists case manager in establishing students' goals and objectives; completes appropriate components of a student's IEP
• Maintain documentation related to third party billing
• Complete re-evaluations including writing evaluation reports
• Maintain and complete progress notes, consultation notes, and/or letters
• Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education
• Demonstrate proactive response to support students with emotional regulation difficulties
• Provide instruction in strategies to support students in developing social emotional skills for success
• Demonstrate current knowledge of instructional best practices and methodology for school based Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Collaborate with others to plan, teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
• Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement
• Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents and other professionals
• Other related duties as assigned.