Occupational Therapist

Hiawatha Academies -
Minneapolis, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$40 - $50 an hour

Qualifications

School experience
Conflict resolution in education
Childhood development
Working with pediatric populations
Master's degree
Experience working with children
Working with students
Pediatrics
School systems occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy License

Full Job Description

Reports To: Special Education Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
School Classification: Classified, Salaried, hourly
Compensation: Full-time: $75,000 yearly
Part-time: $40.00-50.00 per hour
Work Schedule: 12 months
Location: Onsite Office
Position Summary: The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a critical member of the student

support services team, responsible for evaluating, designing, and
implementing comprehensive occupational therapy interventions to
support students' academic, social, and developmental success.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Duties

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for students
Assess fine motor skills, sensory processing, and visual-motor integration
Develop detailed assessment reports
Identify student strengths and areas for intervention
Utilize standardized and informal assessment tools
Consult with classroom teachers and special education staff
Provide recommendations for classroom accommodations
Develop strategies to support student learning
Collaborate with parents and families
Stay updated on best practices in pediatric occupational therapy

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.

Education & Experience:

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
Active license in the state of employment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Minimum 3-5 years experience as an OT in educational settings
Experience working in diverse educational environments
Experience working with children in educational or clinical settings
Understanding of pediatric developmental stages

Other Qualifications: Bilingualism in Spanish and English preferred

State and federal background clearance (Trusted Employees) to work with students

(123B.03).

No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and

the Human Resources Manager notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance.

Knowledge: Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion practices

Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures

Acquired Skills:

Well-developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful,

professional, and courteous manner

Conflict resolution skills
Ability to work with diverse student populations

Abilities:

Team player
Love of learning – a lifelong learner
Flexibility and adaptability
Able to communicate effectively and regularly with the Executive Director regarding

questions and concerns

Organized

Openness to differing views and objectives
Ability to perform varied and responsible educational assistant duties
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
Work independently with little direction

Physical Demands:
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 essential
functions.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities
Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Seeing, to read a variety of materials
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
Sitting or standing for extended periods
Lifting objects that weigh up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
Close vision and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Office environment
Noise level is generally moderate
Work conducted in a public or office setting
Indoor in varying temperature
Employees must have reliable transportation

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity:
Hiawatha Academies believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all employees
and equal educational opportunities for all students. Hiawatha Academies will not violate any
law prohibiting discrimination for or against any student, employee or applicant on the basis of
race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender expression, national origin, ancestry,
marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth),
membership or non-membership in a labor organization, sexual orientation, status with regard to

public assistance, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under local, state
or federal statute, ordinance or regulation (“protected status”).

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