Occupational Therapist, Long Term Substitute (1.0 FTE) - 26/27 SY

Occupational Therapist

Roseville Area Schools has a long term substitute (LTS) vacancy for a 1.0 FTE Occupational Therapist serving Brimhall Elementary and Little Canada Elementary. The Occupational Therapist will provide direct and indirect services to students as well as complete due process requirements. The start date for this LTS position is August 31, 2026, with an anticipated end date of December 1, 2026. Responsible To: Assistant Director of Student Services Qualifications: Occupational Therapist License from MN Department of Health. Commitment to an equitable education experience for all. Demonstrated understanding of cultural competence. Compensation: Minimum full year, full-time starting salary is $53,085, plus a district contribution towards insurance and other benefits. Application Procedure: Roseville Area Schools continuously accepts applications for employment and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled. Questions for this posting should be directed to Taylor Anderson, Assistant Director of Student Services, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equity Vision: Roseville Area Schools is committed to ensuring an equitable and respectful educational experience for every student, family, and staff member, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, home or first language, religion, national origin, age, or physical appearance. Roseville Area Schools seeks individuals who embody this commitment. Roseville Area Schools 1251 County Rd B2 W Roseville, MN 55113

Position Responsibility Write-Up

Position Title: Occupational Therapist Date: October 1998

Department: Student Services Location: Districtwide

Accountable To: Student Services Program Supervisor

Primary Objectives of Position Works as a member of the Physical/Other Impaired (P/OHI) team to design and implement occupational therapy programs for special education students. Primary focus is to provide service through the consultation model.

Areas of Responsibility

As a member of the P/OHI team, reviews referrals to determine the appropriateness of the 1 assessment by an occupational therapist.

Completes formal and informal assessments and submits written assessment summaries according to due process indicating whether students meet entrance criteria for Occupational Therapy (OT) services.

Interprets assessment data to members of the Child Study team, the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Planning team, and the student's family.

With the IEP team, determines if students meet entrance criteria, and develops an Individual Education Plan relating educationally relevant OT objectives to educational goals.

Instructs OT students through the consultation model, according to the philosophy of the P/OHI team using techniques and materials specifically designed to meet the needs of the students as prescribed by the IEP's.

Consults with educational staff including instruction techniques related to fine and gross motor skill development, activities of daily living, positioning and neuromuscular development.

Provides direct occupational therapy services to eligible students using techniques and materials as outlined in daily lesson plans to meet IEP goals.

Provides and maintains a plan of frequent evaluation to determine a student's progress, as related to effectiveness, efficiency and the future direction of occupational therapy services.

Prepares periodic reports of evaluations as required by due process.

Obtains occupational therapy related reports from other agencies and interprets the implications they have for group and individual instruction to the appropriate personnel.

Advises and, in other appropriate ways, works with parents of handicapped students.

Meets on a regular basis with members of the P/OHI team for staff development, problem solving, caseload consultation, discussion, pre-staffing meetings, and discussion of assessment needs.

Provides regular on-going supervision to the Certified Occupational Therapist.

Provides formal and informal inservice to students, staff and parents.

Carries out other duties as designated by the Special Education Supervisor.