Occupational Therapist

Jobsitemnasa; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Grow professionally

Benefits package

Mentorship programs

Summer opportunities

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools is seeking a Student Services Specialist with Minnesota OT licensure to support scholars under the district’s IEP framework. This is a full-time role (1.0 FTE) with duties including goal setting, performance evaluation, and maintainance of scholar records.

Starting August 31, 2026, the position emphasizes collaboration with guardians, and district leadership activities. The role requires registration as an Occupational Therapist in Minnesota, and the district offers meaningful

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Minnesota as an Occupational Therapist.
• K-12/education setting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Evaluate scholar performance and maintain required records.
• Maintain contact with guardians/caregivers and provide family/community collaboration.
• Deliver in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning support as applicable.

Education

Registered with the State of Minnesota as Occupational Therapist

Job description

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide service and support in the area for which employed including writing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives, evaluating scholar performance according to the goals and objectives on the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) used by the district, promoting scholar achievement, maintaining required scholar records, making related reports to the site/department licensed administrators as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent, maintaining contact and communications with guardians/caregivers of scholars and working with them in the development of each scholar, performing classroom management duties, enforcing district rules governing the conduct, understanding and implementing due process guidelines following state and federal rules, regulations and district policy; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and services when applicable; work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district, building, and department leadership activities. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of guardians/caregivers, department, building and/or district at the discretion of the supervisor.

Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview

Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.

Student Services Specialist

Minimum qualifications include:

• Registered with the State of Minnesota as Occupational Therapist.
• Bargaining unit: Teachers

Salary: View salary grid on the respectively bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

FTE:1.0

Desired start date:August 31, 2026

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran's Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.