Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 School Year

Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 7593 Position Type: Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted: 3/16/2026

Location: Districtwide

Date Available: 08/19/2026

Closing Date: Open until filled  Additional Information: Show/Hide

POSITION AVAILABLE

1.0 FTE Occupational Therapists

Location TBD

Salary and benefits based on the 2024-2025 Teacher Contract 189-day calendar

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide itinerant occupational therapy services to students who are disabled and need this therapy as a related service to benefit from their educational environment.

Meet with families in their homes.

Serve as a member of interdisciplinary child study teams (e.g. DAPE teachers, PTs, PI teacher, special ed teachers) and participates in meetings for the purpose of identification, assessment, ongoing evaluation, development of IEPs, follow-up, and termination of service.

Develop and implement direct and indirect services based on individual evaluation and the IEP.

Ensure that all students served receive required due process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered as an occupational therapist (national registration and Minnesota)

Minimum of bachelors degree required

Pediatric work experience preferred

Knowledge of work assessment helpful

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/ Posting open until filled Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you dont believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 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. District 281 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.

Anh Tran

Human Resources Program Director

4148 Winnetka Avenue North

New Hope, MN 55427