Occupational Therapist 2025-2026 School Year

About Us:
Inver Grove Heights Schools is a thriving and growing district with nearly 4,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in six schools. Our mission is to inspire students, innovate in its programming, and help students excel and make a positive impact on our community.

We are committed to build core life skills into student daily learning and use Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to develop students personally as well as academically. We are proud to have a school system that is competitive in academic test scores and known for being student-focused.

"ISD 199 is large enough to offer excellent opportunities to students while being small enough to feel like a family." Elementary Teacher

Description:
This is a full time (1.0 FTE) Occupational Therapist position for the 2025-2026 School Year. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Minnesota Occupational Therapy license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques adapted to the educational setting.
• Knowledge of disabilities and medical conditions.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing students with disabilities in Minnesota Public Schools, and local rules and regulations governing services to students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of school and department policies, procedures, guidelines and philosophy.
• Ability to prepare and maintain student records and reports.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Ability to determine, prioritize, schedule and complete complex job assignments and projects without supervision and within the time allocated.
• Ability to operate independently and effectively while following established procedures and protocols.
• Ability to anticipate and/or recognize problems and/or complications and to determine and implement practical corrective solutions to problems and issues.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with individuals regardless of socioeconomic status or intellectual capacity.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills when completing unique or complex job assignments.
• Ability to determine what is confidential and proprietary information and how to use that information in a proper manner.
• Ability to communicate positively about the school district at all times.
   

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat children with a range of diagnoses such as autism/PPD, Down Syndrome, Developmental delays and disabilities, and feeding disorders.
• Treat children who may have difficulties with daily activities, physical development of gross and fine motor skills, and visual and perceptual abilities.
• Identify and train children, schools staff, and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment.
• Work with a number of interdisciplinary staff members to develop Individual Family Service Plans and Individual Education Programs for children. 
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or district administrator.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
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Apply today and view all career opportunities at https://www.isd199.org/careers/open.