Occupational Therapist (OT) – Maryland School-Based

Princeton Staffing Solutions • Leonardtown, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Princeton Staffing Solutions is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide related therapy services to elementary students in a public school setting in Leonardtown, Maryland. The role supports students receiving special education services with physical, emotional, sensory, and self-care development to help them achieve their IEP goals. The position is onsite for 35 hours per week, five days a week, and is listed as a W2 local or travel contract for the 2026–27 school year, starting ASAP.

The Occupational Therapist assesses students’ fine motor, visual-motor, perceptual, sensory-motor, and self-care skills; collaborates with educational teams and families; develops and implements measurable IEP goals; and provides individual, group, or consultative therapy according to IEP requirements. The role also includes maintaining documentation and progress reports and supporting student independence and participation in the academic environment.

Princeton Staffing Solutions describes itself as a staffing agency established in 2016 that connects therapy professionals with school opportunities nationwide. The company says it partners with public, charter, and specialized schools serving students from birth to age 21, and provides recruiter and clinical support throughout assignments.

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; the posting specifies a Maryland OT License issued by the Board of Examiners.
• Educational/Teacher Certification if mandated by state guidelines.
• School-based or pediatric clinic experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in school-based occupational therapy roles is preferred.
• Understanding of IDEA and state-specific special education regulations is preferred.
• Skill in writing and executing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) is preferred.
• Familiarity with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, and other disabilities is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatrics, sensory integration, or neurodevelopmental therapy.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Prior experience working in school-based occupational therapy roles.
• Understanding of IDEA and state-specific special education regulations.
• Skill in writing and executing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Familiarity with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, and other disabilities.

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with PPO and HMO options.
• 401(k) plan.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• CEU reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Flexible assignment options, including full-time, part-time, in-person, hybrid, or teletherapy.
• Clinical management support.
• Supervision for Clinical Fellows (CF-OT/CF-SLP).
• Weekly direct deposit.
• Competitive pay packages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time