Occupational Therapist - 1.0 FTE - #111486

ReNEW Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, MN seeks a 1.0 FTE Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year. This licensed OT will support students with diverse needs and collaborate with the special education team to optimize learning outcomes.

The position is prorated based on hire date, with compensation tied to education level and years of licensed teaching experience; review the salary schedule in the REA contract. Questions to the Office of Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota license with the Board of Occupational Therapy required.
• Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.
• Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Working knowledge of subject matter, classroom management techniques, current best practices and students' learning needs.

Skills

Urban multicultural experience

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Professional development

Education

Minnesota OT license

Job description

POSITION AVAILABLE

1.0 FTE Occupational Therapist position available for the 2026-2027 School Year

WORK CALENDAR

Click link to view calendar with work days.

2026-2027 REA Calendar

SALARY

Prorated based upon hire date.

Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule.

REA Contract 2025-2027

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Minnesota license with the Board of Occupational Therapy required.
• Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.
• Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Assistant Director of Special Education, Melissa Walsh.

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4270 or email [e-mail].

Commitment to Equity

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.