Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Type of Position: FTE Hours may vary based on program needs Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education/Student Services, Building Principals Supervision: None Salary Range: $69,850 - $90,362 /year (dependent on experience and qualifications) Qualifications: Required Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) license through the MN Department of Health Preferred Previous related experience Position Summary: The OTR assesses students with various physical, neurological, sensory and perceptual impairments to determine their functional skills within their current educational placements. The OTR is responsible for developing, implementing, and/or monitoring therapeutic programs and providing consultation to school staff and parents to maximize student skills. The OTR provides coordination of related allied health services for District students, awareness and inservice training of parents, teachers and community agencies. Essential Duties: Screens and evaluates students with physical, neurological and sensory impairments. Conducts appropriate evaluations of children referred for possible educational needs and prepares written reports of the evaluations conducted and the findings. Participates in meetings as a member of the IEP team. Participates in the development of IEP's for children found to have educational needs. Assists team in writing goals to facilitate the child's greatest functional independence within the school setting. This would also include review of plans and programs with the staff and family. Provides indirect and direct occupational therapy to children with needs in areas listed under Intervention Section that affect learning in an educational environment. Implements appropriate intervention programs to facilitate optimum functioning and enhances a student's ability to learn and develop with the current academic placement. Participates in regional, cooperative and District OT professional activities and delivery systems. Other duties as assigned Working Conditions (that may apply): Working conditions is a typical school environment – work is typically performed in an inside, temperature-controlled environment; services are also provided in homes and daycare settings Work may require the stamina and capacity required by long hours including early morning and evening activities Requires lifting up to 100 pounds and carrying of equipment and supplies Requires physical conditioning and endurance necessary to provide direct therapeutic services to a variety of students from birth to 21 in their natural environments Business travel related to this position is required Physical Factors: Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)