Occupational Therapist - 1.0 FTE

Description

POSITION AVAILABLE : 1.0 FTE Occupational Therapist position available for the 2026-2027 School Year

WORK CALENDAR:

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2026-2027 REA Calendar

SALARY RANGE : $52,463 - $96,111/annually (prorated based upon hire date)

Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule.

REA Contract 2025-2027

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Minnesota license with the Board of Occupational Therapy required.

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Assistant Director of Special Education, Melissa Walsh.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.

Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.

Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

Commitment to Equity:

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

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All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

Benefits

BENEFITS : Benefits available for teaching positions .5 HTE (Half Time Employment) and higher.

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District employees are paid semi-monthly, on the 15th and last business day with annualized salary distributed over 12 months.