School Occupational Therapist | Circle Pines, Minnesota

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a meaningful role providing vital occupational therapy services to students in a supportive, collaborative school setting. This full-time opportunity runs from September 18th to January 4th, allowing you to make a significant difference while working with talented teams across both a middle and elementary site.

Utilize your expertise as a school-based Occupational Therapist while supervising a dedicated COTA. You’ll have the chance to contribute to students’ academic and personal success and work closely with educators and staff to foster inclusive, accessible classrooms. Your commitment will be central in helping students achieve their fullest potential during a key part of the academic year.

What the ideal candidate brings:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist and eligibility to work in a school environment
• Previous experience in a school setting preferred
• Strong skills in pediatric therapy, with the ability to adapt interventions for varying developmental levels
• Experience supervising or collaborating with a COTA is a plus
• Confidence working across multiple sites and supporting diverse student needs
• Excellent communication abilities for collaboration with educators, families, and support staff
• Effective organizational and time management talents

What you’ll do:

• Provide therapy and assessments for students to foster developmental growth, participation, and independence
• Supervise and mentor a COTA, offering guidance while ensuring effective delivery of therapy services
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans in collaboration with IEP teams and parents
• Split your time between a middle and an elementary school, actively supporting both communities
• Keep thorough documentation in compliance with school and regulatory standards
• Communicate progress to staff, students, and parents, fostering positive partnerships

This contract role is an opportunity to bring your expertise to an engaging, collaborative setting, seeing firsthand the impact of your work on students’ lives. Embrace the chance for professional growth and reward by applying today!

Compensation for this position ranges from $33.78 to $53.78. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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