School OT Roles: Full/Part-Time for 2026-27

Rochester Public Schools ISD #535; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,463 - 96,111; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year, available full time and/or part time.

Candidates must hold a current Minnesota license with the Board of Occupational Therapy; prior experience in urban, multicultural education is desirable.

The district emphasizes equity, professional development, collaboration, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners in a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota license with the Board of Occupational Therapy required.
• Desirable experience in urban, multicultural education.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional development through coursework or collaboration.
• Knowledge of student learning styles and needs with effective management strategies.

Skills

Urban education experience

Multicultural education experience

Professional development

Education

Minnesota license with the Board of Occupational Therapy

Job description

ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE:Ongoing

POSITION AVAILABLE: Full time and/or Part Time positions for the 2026-2027 School Year

WORK CALENDAR:

Click link to view calendar with work days.

2026-2027 REA Calendar

SALARY RANGE: $52,463 - $96,111/annually(prorated based upon hire date)

Based on level of education andfull 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.

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 [e-mail].

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.

Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, 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.

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, visitwww.rochesterschools.org.

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