Occupational Therapist 1.0 FTE (TEMPORARY from approximately 11/10/26-1/29/27)

ppOccupational Therapist 1.0 FTE (TEMPORARY from approximately 11/10/26-1/29/27) JobID: 19270 /p ulliPosition Type: Special Education Teaching/ Occupational Therapist /li /ul pSchool-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) /p pEnhance Independence | Adapt Environments | Empower Student Learning /p pAre you a compassionate Occupational Therapist driven by the belief that every student deserves equal access to learning, self-care, and play? We are seeking a dedicated bSchool-Based Occupational Therapist /b to join our special education team. In this role, you will evaluate fine motor, gross motor, and sensory processing needs, deliver direct and consultative OT services, and design environmental adaptations that empower students to navigate their school day with confidence. /p h3Why You’ll Love This Role /h3 ul libFunctional Student Impact: /b Translate therapeutic interventions into real-world classroom success, helping students gain independence, self-regulation, and foundational motor skills. /li libHolistic Practice: /b Address the whole child by combining fine and gross motor remediation, visual-motor integration, and sensory processing strategies tailored to educational environments. /li libCollaborative Ecosystem: /b Partner closely with teachers, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, paraprofessionals, and families in a supportive, multidisciplinary network. /li /ul h3What You’ll Do /h3 ul liAssess fine motor, gross motor, visual-motor integration, and sensory processing skills to identify functional skill discrepancies affecting educational performance. /li liDeliver direct, goal-driven therapeutic interventions and instructional activities targeted directly at resolving identified skill deficits. /li liProvide functional routines and activities that align with physical growth, motor development, and sensory processing needs to optimize student learning. /li /ul h3Classroom Adaptations Environmental Design /h3 ul liDesign and implement environmental modifications, adaptive tools, seating adjustments, and sensory accommodations to enhance classroom access and participation. /li liDevelop specialized strategies that help students build independence in daily school activities and fine motor tasks. /li /ul h3IEP Leadership Family Partnership /h3 ul liAttend evaluation meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and IEP meetings to assist in developing measurable, student-centered IEP goals and objectives. /li liCollect data and monitor progress to document therapeutic outcomes, sharing clear updates on student strengths and growth areas with parents and guardians. /li /ul h3Consultation Capacity Building /h3 ul liConsult with and train special education teachers, general educators, and paraprofessionals on executing recommended classroom accommodations and therapeutic routines. /li liStay current with leading medical and educational research in occupational therapy, sharing evidence-based practices with multidisciplinary teams. /li liPerform other job-related duties as assigned to support department and district objectives. /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 ul libEducation: /b Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. /li libLicensure: /b Active license as an Occupational Therapist registered with the bMinnesota Department of Health (MDH) /b. /li liIn-depth knowledge of pediatric physical development, neurological/physical disabilities, and sensory processing frameworks. /li liFamiliarity with current school-based OT research, assessment tools, and special education due process requirements. /li libProfessional Skills: /b ul liStrong human relations and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, families, and staff. /li liExcellent written and verbal communication abilities to articulate clinical recommendations clearly to multidisciplinary teams. /li liDemonstrated instructional and coaching skills. /li /ul /li libItinerant Capacity: /b Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel independently between school sites throughout the district. /li libPhysical Expectations: /b Dynamic, hands-on role requiring active movement, bending, kneeling, setting up therapeutic equipment, and occasionally lifting or assisting students with physical positioning needs. /li /ul pbEquity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance. /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr