Occupational Therapist .6 FTE (B-3; TEMPORARY position from approximately ASAP-3/27/26)

Position Type:
Special Education Teaching/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
8/18/2025

Location:
Handke Family Center

Date Available:
ASAP-3/27/26

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Description: The Occupational Therapist functions as a service provider to assist students in achieving the goals and objectives identified on student Individual Education Plans (IEP).



Job Summary:


1. Attend parent conferences and meetings as requested to assist in development of Individual Education Plans (IEP)
2. Assess the fine/gross motor skills of students and determine skill deficits.
3. Identify the skill needs of students who have fine/gross motor skill discrepancies that require remediation.
4. Provide remediation or adaptations targeted directly on the skill(s) deficit(s) in the areas of fine/gross motor.
S. Consult with and/or instruct others who may carry out recommended activities to assure that student needs are met.
6. Provide "educational"/functional activities relative to physical growth and development, with emphasis on fine motor and sensory needs in order to provide for the educational needs of the student.
7. Work in a direct instructional mode to provide activities which relate directly to the student's skill deficit.
8. Other job related duties as assigned.



Qualifications:


1. BA/BS degree.
2. Valid license by State of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Health, OP Practitioner Registration.
3. Capable of serving in an itinerant capacity traveling independently between schools.
4. Knowledge of typical physical growth of children and a knowledge of physical disabilities and their affect on normal physical growth and development of children.
5. Knowledge of current medical and educational research relative to the field of occupational therapy.
6. Demonstrated teaching skills.
7. Good human relation skills.
8. Good communication skills.



Application Procedure:
Apply online


Studies have shown that some people 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 don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.


Equity 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.

Attachment(s):

• Elk River Education Assoc. (Teachers Contract Salary Schedule) 2025-2027.pdf