ECSE Occupational Therapist (0-2 years old) .8 FTE

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a .8 FTE (4 days per week) position providing Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) within their natural environments. The position follows a stretch calendar. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will coach and support families using the Primary Service Provider (PSP) model and collaborate with a transdisciplinary team through joint visits, consultation, and 'role release' for unified family support. The role involves cultivating trust and rapport with families and staff, maintaining accurate records, facilitating IFSP, IEP, and Progress Report meetings, and completing evaluations and assessments for Part C and Part B services. Responsibilities are defined by the master contract and supervisor. Travel to homes and daycares is required and reimbursed per district policies.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.