Occupational Therapist

Position Type

Special Education Services / Occupational Therapist

10/28/2025

Fridley School District

Occupational Therapist

0.5

Evaluating students with suspected educational handicaps to specify need for and goals of an occupational therapy intervention program.

• Consulting with Registered Occupational Therapist (OT) for advice on implementation of OT program.
• Participating in educational program planning for individual students to coordinate occupational therapy goals and program plans with the total educational program (CST).
• Implementing an intervention program to facilitate an individual’s optimum functioning and enhance the student’s ability to learn and develop. Implementing a physical therapy program under the direction of the district’s physical therapy consultant.
• Consulting with school personnel and parents regarding services provided by occupational therapy and as to an individual child’s progress.
• Maintaining an inventory of materials and assessment instruments and ordering new supplies when necessary.
• Compiling and maintaining pertinent records.
• Orienting each student’s new teacher prior to the beginning of each school year.
• Attending parent meetings, special meeting for in‑service training, special education director/principal directed meetings, or any meetings deemed necessary.

Minnesota Occupational Therapy License

BA, Step 1 at $49,142/yr to PhD, Step 17 at $106,012/yr, placement will vary depending on education and experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran‑friendly employer. Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fridley Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR department or call .

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.