Occupational Therapists​/Physical Therapists; OT​/PT - Pool

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Job Title:

Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists (OT/PT) - Candidate Pool ) and

Requisition r:103138

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit: Occupational, Physical Therapists )

Site: Davis Center (0001)

FTE:
Varied FTEs; 39 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Salary Range: $53,629 - $112,065

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

This is a candidate pool for the  school year

TEACH IN MINNEAPOLIS

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is now accepting Occupational & Physical Therapist applications for the  school year! Apply now to be considered!

First, submit your application; if you meet minimum qualifications, you may receive an invitation to participate in a screening interview. Candidates who pass screening will have an opportunity to apply for open positions at specific MPS schools as they become available this spring and summer.

Who We Are

We are a diverse and dedicated team, proud to be tasked with educating more than 35,000 Minneapolis kids every year. We believe in the achievement of every student in every classroom. We are building a workforce that is equipped to provide our students with the education and resources they need to succeed by consistently investing in the growth of our employees and doing what it takes to keep and grow our talented staff.

What We Do

At MPS, we work collaboratively to find innovative ways to connect with every single one of our students — no matter which languages they speak, or which corner of the city or the world they come from. We celebrate the diversity of our students and staff, and the unique perspective each person brings to our learning community by supporting the individual needs of each student – and by caring for and supporting one another as we take on new challenges every day.

Position Summary

Occupational Therapists (OTs)/ Physical Therapists (PT) in the educational setting are responsible for providing appropriate occupational therapy intervention services designed to enhance students' potential for learning. They assist students in acquiring those functional performance skills needed to participate in, and benefit from, the educational environment, and to help students function independently. Occupational therapists work to improve, develop, restore, and/or maintain a child’s active participation, self-maintenance, work, and leisure/play in educational environments.

Their role includes assessment and planning, goal development, implementation, and monitoring for students receiving special education. Occupational therapists are considered 'related-service' personnel, as is consistent with state and federal law.

Essential Functions Of These Positions May Include

• Conducting appropriate evaluation procedures for students with special needs and communicating the results/recommendations to educational staff and families verbally and through written reports.
• Providing re-evaluation of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant.
• Participating in meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participating in the development of Individual Education Plans, Individual Family Service Plans, or Individual Interagency Intervention Plans for children found to have special education needs.
• Completing documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable and conforms to state and district policy.
• Providing direct and indirect occupational therapy to children in educational environments.
• Supervising Occupational Therapist Assistants/ Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Training and monitoring educational staff that carry out indirect therapy programs.
• Providing consultation to the educational system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order that the District may achieve its goals and objectives.
• Collaborating with other school personnel and families regarding occupational/physical therapy and children's needs.
• Promoting occupational/Physical therapy in the larger community.
• Traveling to and among schools or community sites to provide services.
• Lifting, transferring, and positioning children and equipment as necessary to provide occupational/ physical therapy.
• Working within case manager systems where relevant.
• Maintaining and being accountable for the therapy…