Occupational Therapist (Long-Term Substitute)

Osseo Area Schools; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional growth

Competitive benefits

Mentorship programs

Summer opportunities

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools in Maple Grove, Minnesota seeks an Occupational Therapist (Long-Term Substitute) to provide school-based OT services. You will write and implement IEP goals, evaluate scholar progress, maintain records, and collaborate with guardians and staff to advance student outcomes.

The role supports flexible hours, district initiatives, and professional collaboration within a QComp environment. Immediate start; posted until filled.

Qualifications

• Registered with the State of Minnesota as Occupational Therapist.
• Preferred qualifications include School OT experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives for scholars.
• Maintain required records and prepare reports as prescribed by district policy.
• Collaborate with guardians/caregivers and school staff to support student progress.
• Provide flexible in-person services and participate in district/department leadership activities.

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Long-Term Substitute)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Various - Maple Grove, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Osseo Area Schools - District 279

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > Occupational Therapist

FTE: 1.0 Temporary from approximately 10/7/2026 through January 25, 2027

Desired start date: ASAP

Job Description

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.

Preferred qualifications include:

• School OT experience

Bargaining unit: Teachers

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

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.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Contact HR or the Site with any questions regarding the position
• Email: [e-mail]