What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part- Time Occupational Therapist (Special Education) position at Intermediate School District 917?
Position Type :
Special Education / Occupational Therapist
Date Posted : 1 / 2 / 2025
Location :
Various Dakota County locations
Date Available : ASAP
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917
POSITION OPENING
Date Posted : January 2, 2024
Position Title : Occupational Therapist, Special Education
Assignment Location : Various Programs through out Dakota County, MN serving students in ISD 917's Students with Unique Needs (SUN) Program, Transitional Ed Service Alternative Program (TESA) Program
Hours per Day : TBD
Schedule : This can be half days 5 days a week, 2.5 full days a week, or some combination to make 20 hours a week
Anticipated Start Date : ASAP
Contract Length : 2024 - 2025 school year, continuing contract
Salary : Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Under the general supervision of the assistant director / principal, our occupational therapists provide therapy to identified students in their assigned schools within Dakota County. OTs provide advanced human support work by evaluating the needs of students, designing and implementing appropriate therapies, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and performing related work as apparent or assigned. Professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are essential when working with students receiving special education services to ensure their safety and growth and in order to help them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. An occupational therapist is part of a team environment, where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to the success of the team and the success of the students. The occupational therapist role is performed following District policy and State / Federal Laws.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy (OT) to identified students in member district schools and in ISD 917's Setting IV Special Education programs.
- Train paraprofessionals, special and general education teachers, and other team members on specific interventions.
- Observe students in various educational environments and provide recommendations; adapt and / or modify materials; collect data to evaluate student progress.
- Recommend and train staff and / or students on equipment; orders equipment for department and district program.
- Maintain and complete progress notes, consultation notes, and / or letters.
- Maintain documentation related to third party billing.
- Complete re-evaluations including writing evaluation reports.
- Assist with developing student Individualized Education Plan (IEP); assists case manager in establishing students' goals and objectives; completes appropriate components of a student's IEP.
- Responds to questions and inquiries.
- Help to maintain safety of all students and the environment.
- Collaborate with related service personnel, teachers, fellow assistants, and other program / school staff in order to meet the needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
- Attend various meetings and committees; participate in training / in-service as assigned, in accordance to the contract.
- Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
DISTRICT PROFILE :
Intermediate School District 917 provides special education, career & technical education (CTE), and / or alternative learning for nine member districts in the south metro. Our programs are located in more than 20 sites throughout the south metro, including Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) where our district office is located. We focus on being purposeful, personalized partners within our community as we model an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff. The culture of ISD 917 is built on the core values of collaboration, empathy, innovation, stewardship, communication, integrity, personalization, equity, and diversity. Our programs are designed to provide high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students. We serve students from birth through age 21 in a variety of special education programs located in multiple sites. Our CTE programs are all located at DCTC, and our alternative learning program (Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) has two locations, one co-located in DCTC in Rosemount and one in West St. Paul. At ISD 917, we belong to each other, and no one is invisible.
Mission (= Our Core Purpose)
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
Vision (= What We Intend to Create)
Intermediate School District 917 models an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff.
Core Values (= Drivers of Our Words and Actions)
Strategic Directions (= Focus of Our Improvement Efforts)
District Motto
Purposeful. Personalized. Partners.
For more information on Special Education Services, click here
And for more information on Secondary Services, click here
Application Procedure : Can be completed at https : / / www.applitrack.com / isd917 / onlineapp /
District 917's Website : http : / / www.isd917.org /
Jessica.Huss@isd917.org
Intermediate School District 917 is an equal opportunity employer Learn More