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Full-Time Occupational Therapist, Area Special Education Cooperative

Posted on 2025-05-21 2:57:52 PM

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Area Special Education Cooperative (ASEC) is proud to serve 11 member school districts in northwestern Minnesota. The cooperative supports Ada-Borup-West, Climax-Shelly, East Grand Forks, Fertile-Beltrami, Fisher, Fosston, Red Lake County Central, Red Lake Falls, Stephen-Argyle Central, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo, and Win-E-Mac. 1.0 FTE opening available beginning 2025/26 School Year Competitive salary based on education and experience. POSITION SUMMARY: School-based Occupational Therapists (OTs) utilize meaningful activities (occupations) to assist children and youth in participating in educational activities essential for promoting physical and mental health and well-being. Employing a collaborative model, school-based occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory aspects of performance. OTs aim to support student growth in academics, play and leisure, social participation, self-care skills (Activities of Daily Living or ADLs), and transition/work skills. Their expertise includes analyzing and modifying activities and environments to reduce participation barriers. Occupational therapy in schools is delivered through a collaborative approach. * 180-Day Contract * Flexible Assignment based on the location of residence * Competitive compensation based on on level of education and full years of licensed experience.. SALARY RANGE: $41,020 &#8211; $85,801/annually based on the 2024/25 master contract salary schedule (25/26 salary schedule to be determined). * Health & Life Insurance, ESST & Personal Leave, 403B Matching and TRA * Mileage provided at current Internal Revenue Service rate. MAIN AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: * Identification, Screening and Evaluation: * Service Delivery * Curriculum and Instruction * Consultation and Collaboration * Professional Learning * Other Duties PERSONAL SKILLS: * Ability to work collaboratively on a team * Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and personal schedule * A passion and willingness to learn * Strong oral and written communication skills * Adaptability based on changing needs * Desire to work with students from birth - 22 with a varying level of needs. * Adept in learning and using new technology MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: * Master&#8217;s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an Accredited Program * Current registration through National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT); current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Minnesota or ability to obtain * Must possess a valid driver&#8217;s license CONTACT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION: * If you have any questions about this position, please contact Tiffany Litman (218) 773-0315 or tlitman@asec.net<mailto:tlitman@asec.net>. * Send a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references to: Area Special Education Cooperative, 1505 Central Avenue NW, East Grand Forks MN 56721; asecoffice@asec.net<mailto:asecoffice@asec.net>; or fax (218) 773-0924 * #WeAreASEC<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asec.net%2Fo%2Fasec%2Fpage%2Fasec-job-opportunities-copy&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C93876836e6c04cb45cbf08dd98a1c321%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638834542721596658%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VvUuDuXDz9EVHQZwgltS0WgI%2FVNdMebfnyWWl%2FbsfFA%3D&reserved=0> - complete job description

Area Special Education Cooperative (ASEC) is proud to serve 11 member school districts in northwestern Minnesota. The cooperative supports Ada-Borup-West, Climax-Shelly, East Grand Forks, Fertile-Beltrami, Fisher, Fosston, Red Lake County Central, Red Lake Falls, Stephen-Argyle Central, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo, and Win-E-Mac.


1.0 FTE opening available beginning 2025/26 School Year


Competitive salary based on education and experience.


POSITION SUMMARY:  

School-based Occupational Therapists (OTs) utilize meaningful activities (occupations) to assist children and youth in participating in educational activities essential for promoting physical and mental health and well-being. Employing a collaborative model, school-based occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory aspects of performance. OTs aim to support student growth in academics, play and leisure, social participation, self-care skills (Activities of Daily Living or ADLs), and transition/work skills. Their expertise includes analyzing and modifying activities and environments to reduce participation barriers. Occupational therapy in schools is delivered through a collaborative approach.

  • 180-Day Contract 

  • Flexible Assignment based on the location of residence 

  • Competitive compensation based on on level of education and full years of licensed experience.. SALARY RANGE: $41,020 – $85,801/annually based on the 2024/25 master contract salary schedule (25/26 salary schedule to be determined).

  • Health & Life Insurance, ESST & Personal Leave, 403B Matching and TRA 

  • Mileage provided at current Internal Revenue Service rate.


MAIN AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Identification, Screening and Evaluation:

  • Service Delivery

  • Curriculum and Instruction

  • Consultation and Collaboration

  • Professional Learning 

  • Other Duties


PERSONAL SKILLS:  

  • Ability to work collaboratively on a team

  • Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and personal schedule

  • A passion and willingness to learn

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Adaptability based on changing needs

  • Desire to work with students from birth - 22 with a varying level of needs. 

  • Adept in learning and using new technology


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an Accredited Program

  • Current registration through National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT); current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Minnesota or ability to obtain

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license


CONTACT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:

  • If you have any questions about this position, please contact Tiffany Litman (218) 773-0315 or tlitman@asec.net.

  • Send a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references to: Area Special Education Cooperative, 1505 Central Avenue NW, East Grand Forks MN  56721; asecoffice@asec.net; or fax (218) 773-0924

  • #WeAreASEC - complete job description