Occupational Therapist

Cologne Academy; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 47.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cologne Academy seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to serve Pre-K through 8th grade, with the position starting August 2026 in Cologne, MN. The OT will provide direct and indirect services, develop and implement IEPs, and support students with autism and other developmental needs.

The role requires collaboration with educators and related service providers, maintaining compliance records, and contributing to a high-performance school environment that supports growth for all students.

Qualifikationen

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist by MN Department of Health.
• Master's Degree in OT from an accredited program.
• National Board OT certification.
• Pediatric school experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and staff.
• Team-oriented and able to work with multiple providers and teachers.

Aufgaben

• Provide developmentally appropriate OT services for Pre-K–8 students.
• Develop and implement IEPs addressing each child’s needs.
• Use evidence-based practices and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teams of service providers (SLP, PT, paraprofessionals, teachers).
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance.
• Complete service logs for MA billing submissions.
• Train and support paraprofessionals assigned to children.
• Participate in ongoing professional growth activities.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Collaboration

Team player

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

MN OT License

National Board Certification in OT

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type:Student Support Services/ Occupational Therapist


• Date Posted:3/19/2026


• Location:Cologne Academy


• Date Available:August 2026

Cologne Academy

2026-2027: Occupational Therapist Date Available: August 2026

Cologne Academy (PreKindergarten-8th Grade Public School) - Cologne, MN is located in Carver County and currently enrolls approximately 750 students between our onsite and virtual academy. Cologne Academy offers its students an enriched learning experience through the Core Knowledge curriculum and an individualized approach to learning. Cologne Academy seeks profesional educators who are passionate about contributing to its mission and vision that focuses on academics and character development.

Employment with Cologne Academy offers teamwork, challenges, and room to grow. We believe that excellent teachers are critical to the success of all students. We are committed to creating a high-performance work environment with continuous professional growth in support of growth in all domains for all students.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the MN Department of Health as an Occupational Therapist


• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited institution


• National Board Occupational Therapy Certified


• Pediatric experience required - school experience preferred


• Excellent skills in communication and collaboration (families and staff)


• Team oriented - working with other providers, teachers and families

Program Description:

The occupational therapist will provide direct ad indirect services to students in Pre-K/Kindergarten through 8th grade. The students needing occupational therapy range from mild needs to those who demonstrate more significant needs due to autism, cognitive delays and other neurological/developmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate service based on individual needs.


• Develop and implement IEPs that addrss each child's unique needs.


• Use evidence-based practices and assessments to monitor progress and adjust services as needed.


• Work collaboratively with teams of services providers (e.g., speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, 1-1 paraprofessionals and speech education teachers).


• Member of a team that provides integrated services in multi-disciplinary manner to promote greater generalizability of skills.


• Serve as a resource for generaleducation staff to ensure that needs are accommodated in the general education setting (including adaptive seating, sensory and other equipment needs).


• Indirect services in the general education setting focused on working with teacher to generalize student skills


• Participate in planning and conducting multidisciplinary evaluations to determine needs for related services.


• Maintain accurate records, including assessment data, progress reports, and other required documentation for compliance purposes.


• Complete service logs on a timely basis for Medical Assistance billingn submissions.


• Train and support paraprofessionals assigned to children on the ECSE teacher's caseload.


• Participate in professional growth activites on a yearly basis including recertification for CIP, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings consistent with district and program priorities.