Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists (OT/PT) - Candidate Pool (SY 2026-2027)

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 53,629 - 112,065; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to join a varied pool for the 2026-2027 school year. Therapists will provide related services in educational settings, conduct evaluations, plan goals, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Travel among schools, implement individualized education plans, document progress, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate in occupational therapy/physical therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association/ American Physical Therapy Association (ATPA).
• Minnesota State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist.
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrated continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job‑embedded staff development.
• Working knowledge of the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations for students with special needs and communicate results/recommendations to educational staff and families verbally and in written reports.
• Provide re-evaluations of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant.
• Participate in meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in the development of Individual Education Plans, Individual Family Service Plans, or Individual Interagency Intervention Plans for children with special education needs.
• Complete documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable and conforms to state and district policy.
• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy to children in educational environments.
• Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants/Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Train and monitor educational staff that carry out indirect therapy programs.
• Provide consultation to the educational system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs to help the District achieve its goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with other school personnel and families regarding occupational/physical therapy and children’s needs.
• Promote occupational/physical therapy in the larger community.
• Travel to and among schools or community sites to provide services.
• Lifting, transferring, and positioning children and equipment as necessary to provide occupational/physical therapy.
• Work within case manager systems where relevant.
• Maintain and be accountable for the therapy inventory and equipment used with students.
• Participate in professional growth activities and continuing education opportunities.
• Participate in third‑party billing for those students who are eligible.
• Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
• Establish developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for students and for self, and communicate this information to students and their families.
• Facilitate positive interactions between students and teachers, students and peers, and students and other adults.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with student expectations.
• Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development.
• Collaborate with peers to develop, plan, and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
• Participate in site‑based management and shared decision‑making.
• Always keep the students’ needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision‑making.
• Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate in occupational therapy/physical therapy

Minnesota State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist

Certification from NBCOT

Continued professional development

Knowledge of Minnesota Standards and Graduation Requirements

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists (OT/PT) - Candidate Pool (SY 2026-2027)

Requisition ID: 104097

Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit: Occupational, Physical Therapists (10000603)

Site: Davis Center (0001)

FTE: Varied FTEs; 42 weeks

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Salary Range: $53,629 - $112,065

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Job Summary

Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physical Therapists (PT) in the educational setting are responsible for providing appropriate occupational therapy intervention services designed to enhance students’ potential for learning. They assist students in acquiring the functional performance skills needed to participate in, and benefit from, the educational environment, and to help students function independently. Occupational therapists improve, develop, restore, and maintain a child’s active participation, self-maintenance, work, and leisure/play in educational environments. The role includes assessment, planning, goal development, implementation, and monitoring for students receiving special education. Occupational therapists are considered ‘related-service’ personnel, as is consistent with state and federal law.

Essential Functions

• Conduct evaluations for students with special needs and communicate results/recommendations to educational staff and families verbally and in written reports.
• Provide re-evaluations of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant.
• Participate in meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in the development of Individual Education Plans, Individual Family Service Plans, or Individual Interagency Intervention Plans for children with special education needs.
• Complete documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable and conforms to state and district policy.
• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy to children in educational environments.
• Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants/Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Train and monitor educational staff that carry out indirect therapy programs.
• Provide consultation to the educational system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs to help the District achieve its goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with other school personnel and families regarding occupational/physical therapy and children’s needs.
• Promote occupational/physical therapy in the larger community.
• Travel to and among schools or community sites to provide services.
• Lifting, transferring, and positioning children and equipment as necessary to provide occupational/physical therapy.
• Work within case manager systems where relevant.
• Maintain and be accountable for the therapy inventory and equipment used with students.
• Participate in professional growth activities and continuing education opportunities.
• Participate in third‑party billing for those students who are eligible.
• Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
• Establish developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for students and for self, and communicate this information to students and their families.
• Facilitate positive interactions between students and teachers, students and peers, and students and other adults.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with student expectations.
• Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development.
• Collaborate with peers to develop, plan, and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
• Participate in site‑based management and shared decision‑making.
• Always keep the students’ needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision‑making.
• Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements.

Focus of Services

• Activities of daily living.
• Classroom work and productive activities.
• Accommodations and/or adaptations.
• Play or leisure activities.
• Sensorimotor components of performance.
• Cognitive integration and cognitive components of performance.
• Psychosocial skills and psychological components of performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate in occupational therapy/physical therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association/ American Physical Therapy Association (ATPA).
• Minnesota State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist.
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrated 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience with children or in a school setting is beneficial.

Commitment to Diversity

Minnesota Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

EEO Statement

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.