Occupational Therapist - (2026-2027 school year)

divh2Occupational Therapist Positions Available/h2pIntermediate District 287 is looking for full-time and part-time occupational therapists for the 2026-2027 school year with itinerant services!/ppIntermediate District 287 serves students in grades K-12, as well as transition age students (18-22 years old), from our 12 member districts in the west metro area. Our district offers a wide range of services and specialized programs, primarily focused on setting IV special education, that is designed to meet the diverse needs of our students./ph3Why Work with Us?/h3pAt Intermediate District 287, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff. Heres what makes our district special:/pulliTrauma-Informed Approach: We prioritize understanding the impact of past trauma on student behaviors, creating a safe and supportive space to help each student thrive./liliComprehensive Support Services: Each school is equipped with a dedicated team, including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists, and Student Safety Coaches who are all working together to build meaningful relationships and support student success./liliSmall Class Sizes: We offer personalized attention in small classes, with an average of 6-8 students per class, ensuring every student receives the individualized care they deserve./liliCommitment to Diversity: We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision is focused on hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization./li/ulh3Position Details/h3ulliProvide occupational therapy services that include improving, developing, or restoring skills which will enable students to move toward independent functioning regarding physical, mental, emotional, and educational goals/liliSupport students in their least restrictive educational setting/liliSupport staff in evaluation, program planning and environmental issues/li/ulpWe have part-time and full-time positions available! This position is part of the Local 2209 contract and follows Salary Schedule A./pulliSalary is based on Local 2209 Salary Schedule A: $51,349 - $101,853 (depending on experience and education)/liliGenerous benefits including: low cost medical and dental insurance, district funded HRA account, life insurance and long-term disability, optional health care flexible spending account (FSA), optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions, retirement benefits through TRA, optional 403b with district match, paid time off, mental health benefits, ongoing professional development/li/ulh3Requirements/h3ulliInterested in candidates who are: diverse, bilingual, or have experience working with diverse populations/liliMasters degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university/liliLicensed by the Minnesota Department of Health as an occupational therapist/liliNational Board of Certified Occupational Therapist (NBCOT) designation/liliPrevious experience, fieldwork, or internship in Pediatric or Developmental Occupational Therapy, preferred/liliView the Job Classification/li/ulh3Interview Process/h3ulliInterviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled./li/ul/div