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

Independent School District 196

Job Location:

Rosemount, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Other Licensed Positions/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
5/4/2026

Location:
District Service Center

Closing Date:
05/11/2026

Description:
.8 FTE ( 4 days per week)

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.

Effective Date of Employment:

Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

Application Deadline:
May 11 2026 ï½ 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal Candidates and External Candidates: Apply on-line at

Job Summary:

Coach and support families in the childs 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

Qualifications:

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.

Responsible to:
Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator

Compensation / Benefits:
According to contractual agreement.

If benefit eligible benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. 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 ofEducating 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 29000 students and 160000 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 4000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes list of Americas 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 extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities including vocational opportunities on the basis of sex race religion color creed national origin marital status familial status* disability status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity membership or activity in a local human rights commission* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources Joel Milteer ï½ ) is thedesignated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education Jeremy Sorenson ï½ ) and the Director of Secondary Education Eric Hansen ï½ ) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education Janet Fimmen ï½ ) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors isrd Street W Rosemount MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.

Required Experience:

Position Type:Other Licensed Positions/Occupational TherapistDate Posted:5/4/2026Location:District Service Center Closing Date: 05/11/2026Description:.8 FTE ( 4 days per week)The Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide ECSE services to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) within the natural enviro...