ECSE Occupational Therapist (0-3 years old) .8 FTE

Openings as of 7/31/2026

ECSE Occupational Therapist (0-3 years old) .8 FTE

• Position Type:
  Other Licensed Positions/ Occupational Therapist
• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location:
  
  District Service Center
• Closing Date: 08/03/2026

.8 FTE

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide ECSE services to infants and toddlers (birth to age
3) within the natural environment. This position will be on the stretch calendar.

Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

August 3, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

• Coach and support families in the child's natural environments using the Primary Service Provider (PSP) model.
• Partner with a transdisciplinary team through joint visits, consultation, and "role release" to provide unified family support
• Cultivate trust and rapport with families and staff to maintain a positive, supportive environment.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of home visits, progress notes, and annual reviews.
• Facilitate IFSP, IEP and Progress Report meetings.
• Complete evaluations and assessment of children for Part C and Part B services.
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by master contract and supervisor.
• Travel to homes and daycares is required and reimbursed per district policies

• Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health as an Occupational Therapist
• Strong academic background
• Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities
• Knowledge of working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations and families
• Experience with completing Part C and Part B due process requirements
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator

According to contractual agreement.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196
.

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.

Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees.

District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers…