Occupational Therapist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/OT/ PT

Date Posted:
10/7/2026

Location:
District Wide


Occupational Therapist

Recruiting for Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year

At Helena Public schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As a Occupational Therapist , you contribute to this mission by evaluating students to determine their functional levels and identify special needs. You will work as part of a team that serves 8,000 students at 18 campuses across Helena. Starting salary is $61,632-$70,833. This position will work during the normal school year.

Some of what you will do:

• Implementation to meet the IEP goals; Program planning and management
• Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting.

Who we are looking for:
To become part of this dedicated team, you have a Montana Occupational Therapist license at the time of employment.
The ideal candidate will possess Certification by National Registration Exam.
Successful candidates are regularly required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

How to Apply
Complete the online application to include a cover letter and three professional references. This position is ongoing and applications are accepted immediately.
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Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and Helena Education Association.
• Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ancestry, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternate format may email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Traditional Relay Service from Montana Relay.


Link to benefit information as applicable.

District online application is available at:


Helena Public Schools
Human Resource Office
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, Montana 59601
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