The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking a Occupational Therapist to join our Elementary team for the 2026/27 school year. BCCS is looking for positive, energetic applicants with a deep belief that every student can learn, and having the commitment and passion to provide these learning opportunities.

BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-center school community who fuels each student's unique genius.

BCCS Core Values - Written on a foundation of students' voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

We stand front and center
We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance
We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems
Our diversity fuels learning
We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated

Job Summary: This position is accountable for providing occupational therapy services that include improving, developing, or restoring skills that will enable students to move toward independent functioning regarding physical, mental, emotional, and educational goals. Supports students in their least restrictive educational setting. Supports staff in evaluation, program planning, and environmental issues.

General Characteristics of a Brooklyn Center Occupational Therapist: Collaborative with all stakeholder groups; Demonstrates a growth mindset with students; Willingness to learn and advance research-based practice for self and other staff; Focus on creating equitable access and environments; Experience implementing culturally responsive practices; Evidence of data-driven decision making; Evidence of building strong relationships and communication with families; Ability to differentiate for all learners; Professional and collegial.

Qualifications: MN Teaching licensure, K-12 Counselor License
Pay and Benefits: $50,000/year- $100,100/year, based on education and experience
Duty Days: 197 duty days, 7:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. includes 8 paid holidays!

Why Choose BCCS?

Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options
Dental Insurance
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Pet Insurance
Full service community school
AllOne Health EAP: Supportive counseling and coaching
Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace
Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions
Good Human Work: Free onsite therapy service
Kavira Health: Medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner.

We're not a community on the fringe, we're a community moving toward a center. Moving in unison with a shift in cultural expectations.
Our voice and achievement will not be disqualified, we're moving toward a change in history and hearts.
Standing FRONT AND CENTER so we are seen and heard.

Application Process:
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools: https://www.bccs286.org/
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BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.

Occupational Therapist- 2026-2027 SY