Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Position

Full/Part Time 1.0 FTE Regular/Temporary Regular Schedule 9-months (190 days) Salary Range From $53,552 to $80,506

Position Summary:

Evaluates students to determine their functional levels and identify special needs. Plan and implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students to benefit from their educational experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Implementation to meet the IEP goals;
  Program planning and management
• Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting.
• Set-up, maintenance and cleaning of treatment areas and O.T. equipment.
• Program services include: self help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, fine motor and sensory functions, & pre-vocation/vocational skills.
• Function as a team member for IEP's and maintain contact with school, family, physicians and agencies.
• Screening, evaluation, and reassessment to develop IEP
• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports, and procedures.
• Schedule students for evaluation and treatment
• Assign and supervise caseload and responsibilities of the assigned COTA.
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Complete a pediatric affiliation and/or two years of work experience.
• Licensed by the State of North Dakota and certified by the Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Application Procedures:

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via  Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three (3) Professional References
• Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees.

In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach:
Current teaching license.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting. Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsor ships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please email humancapital.nd.us. The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.