Occupational Therapist

Category: Special Services/Occupational Therapist
Location: Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Position:Occupational Therapist, 1.0 FTE, Pinecrest and McAuliffe Elementary Schools (2025-2026 school year)

Start Date: 8/21/2025

Position Purpose: Under supervision of the School Principal and Director/Supervisor of Special Services, the Occupational Therapist will work to maximize the learning experience for students with disabilities or physical/mental impairments by developing individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in activities of daily living, including personal care, interaction skills, community integration, work, and communication.

Compensation/Benefit Information:

·  Salary range per the 2024-2026 Ed Mn Hastings – Teacher Master Agreement – $46,143 – $82,658

·  This position is benefit eligbile. Please see the Ed Mn Hastings – Teacher Master Agreement for details.

Qualifications:

·  State Certification to practice as evidenced by current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

·  Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

·  Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in related field with an accredited program of occupational therapy recognized by NBCOT.

Essential Functions:

·  Develops, implements and coordinates the school district’s occupational therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals.

·  Screens, evaluates and monitors students with disabilities or physical mental impairments for the purpose of providing educational programs, therapeutic intervention, and transition and exit planning and enhancing their ability to perform activities of daily living or participate in desired occupations.

·  Collaborates with staff to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, as well as student outcomes.

·  Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile, providing written reports that reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and guides evidence-based intervention.

·  Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs.

·  Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.

·  Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.

·  Documents occupational therapy services, and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

·  Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.

·  Plans, coordinates, and conducts continuing education for school staff, parents, and students.

·  Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.

Additional Duties

·  Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Director/Supervisor of Special Services, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment:

·  Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Application Procedure:

·  Apply online at www.hastings.k12.mn.us

·  If you have questions, contact Jill Petersen, Director of Special Services: [email protected] or 651-480-7008