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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

 

Category: Special Services
Location: John F. Kennedy Elementary
Special Education Teacher – Bridge (Setting III EBD) at Kennedy Elementary School (2025-2026 school year)

Position Purpose

Under supervision of the School Principal and Director/Supervisor of Special Services, the Special Education Teacher will work to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, social skills, behavior and emotional regulation while implementing district approved curriculum; document teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; address students’ specific needs; and provide a safe and optimal learning environment.

Compensation/Benefit Information:

·  Salary Range per the 2024-2026 Teacher Master Agreement $46,143-$82,658

·  This position is benefit eligible.  Please see the Teacher Master Agreement for details.

Qualifications:

·  Required Certification:  Minnesota teaching licensure as a Special Education Teacher.

·  Preferred Certification:  K-12 Minnesota licensure in one of the following licensure domains:  Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD) or Academic Behavior Strategist (ABS)

·  Education:  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

·  Become and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), training provided by the district

·  Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and disability domains preferred.

Essential Functions

·  Leads and directs the implementation of students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior management plans, including leadership and and communication with regard to problem solving and proactive behavioral planning.

·  Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning, including Functional Behavioral Assessments.

·  Participates in Child Study Review Team discussions and assists in developing IEPs for students.

·  Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

·  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 with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.

·  Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

·  Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

·  Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff and administrators.

·  Ability to work with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students.

·  Ability to collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals.

·  Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping and other due-process related tasks.

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

Category: Special Services
Location: Hastings High School
Special Education Resource Teacher – Hastings High School / School Year: 2025-2026

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the School Principal and Director/Supervisor of Special Services, the Special Education Teacher will work to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, social skills and other needs identified by the IEP team while implementing district approved curriculum; document teaching and student progress/activities and outcomes; address students’ specific needs; and provide a safe and optimal learning environment.

Compensation/Benefit Information:

·  Salary Range per the 2024-2026 Teacher Master Agreement $46,143-$82,658

·  This position is benefit eligible.  Please see the Teacher Master Agreement for details.

Qualifications:

·  Required Certification: Minnesota Certification as a Special Education Teacher.

·  Preferred Certification:  K-12 Minnesota licensure in one of the following licensure domains:  Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Academic Behavior Strategist (ABS)

·  Education:  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

·  Become and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), training provided by the district

·  Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and disability domains preferred.

Essential Functions

·  Leads and directs the implementation of students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior management plans, including leadership and and communication with regard to problem solving and proactive behavioral planning.

·  Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning, including Functional Behavioral Assessments.

·  Participates in Child Study Review Team discussions and assists in developing IEPs for students.

·  Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

·  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 with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.

·  Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

·  Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

·  Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff and administrators.

·  Ability to work with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students.

·  Ability to collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals.

·  Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping and other due-process related tasks.

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