Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based – Minnesota
About The Position
Princeton Staffing Solutions is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide related therapy services in a public school setting in Eik River, Minnesota. The role supports Pre-K through 12th-grade students receiving special education services, helping them develop physical, emotional, sensory, and self-care skills and work toward their IEP goals. The contract is scheduled from October 27, 2026, through February 12, 2027, for 37.5 hours per week. Prior school-based OT experience is strongly preferred. The therapist will assess students’ fine motor, visual-motor, perceptual, sensory-motor, and self-care skills; collaborate with educational teams and families; develop and implement individualized education programs; provide therapy in individual, group, or consultative formats; document services and progress; and support students’ independence and participation in the academic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Valid state Occupational Therapy license.
- Educational/Teacher Certification if mandated by state guidelines.
- Prior school-based OT experience is strongly preferred.
- Understanding of IDEA and state-specific special education regulations.
- Skilled in writing and executing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Familiarity with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, and other disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pediatrics, sensory integration, or neurodevelopmental therapy.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Prior experience working in school-based OT roles.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments using diagnostic tools to evaluate fine motor, visual-motor, perceptual, sensory-motor, and self-care skills.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary educational teams, including teachers, therapists, and families.
- Develop and implement IEPs with measurable goals and objectives tailored to each student's needs.
- Deliver individual, group, or consultative therapy sessions based on IEP requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports.
- Support student independence and participation in the academic environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly direct deposit
- Medical insurance with PPO and HMO options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Licensure reimbursement
- CEU reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Flexible assignments
- Supervision for Clinical Fellows (CF-OT/CF-SLP)
- Clinical management support
- Nationwide opportunities
