Summary

Student Support Services - Certified | Occupational Therapist (OT) | District Wide | Available: 7/1/24 | Closing: Open until filled

Description

Position Summary:
The Occupational Therapist provides services to children with special needs, designing and implementing appropriate therapies, and preparing and maintaining appropriate records to benefit the educational setting. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of special and general education teams, providing consultation regarding interventions for students with fine motor and sensory needs.
 
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or related field, and experience working in pediatric support in an educational environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  National Board of Health Occupational Therapy Certification and MN Department of Health Occupational Therapy License Required.
 
Language Skills: 
Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals on a regular basis on matters concerning student abilities, school programs and progress; effective written communication skills related to writing Individual Evaluation Plans and Educational Evaluations. 
 
Other Skills & Abilities:   
Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of specialty area; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of providing effective therapy for special needs students; thorough skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment; thorough knowledge of adaptive technologies and equipment; thorough knowledge of standard student plans and design; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students and parents.  Consistent and reliable attendance.

FTE/Schedule:
1.0 FTE

Salary: 
Based on Master Agreement

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY