Occupational Therapist (2026-27 School Year)

Rapid City Area Schools; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid City Area Schools seeks an occupational therapist to provide services to students in special education, evaluating abilities, planning therapy, and adapting classroom equipment to support participation.

You may work with individuals or small groups, consult with teachers, and contribute to programs that help students participate fully in school activities.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children's abilities in special education, plan and provide occupational therapy, modify classroom equipment to support participation.
• Lead therapy with individuals or small groups, and consult with teachers on adapting activities to student needs.
• Support students to participate as fully as possible in school programs and activities.

Job description

Provide occupational therapy service to students in special education programs by evaluating children's abilities, recommend and provide therapy, modify classroom equipment, and help children participate as fully as possible in school programs and activities. A therapist may work with children individually, lead small groups in the classroom, consult with the teacher, or serve on a curriculum committee as needed.

This position has been designated as High Needs/Difficult to fill, so it is bonus eligible. Please see the bonus structure below: