School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Onward Edu; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Access to a wide network of schools

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication and advocacy

Professional growth opportunities

Dedicated recruiting professionals

Job summary

Onward Education is seeking a part-time, in-person Occupational Therapist to support a school in Dakota County, MN for the 2026-2027 school year.

You will provide direct OT services to assigned students, complete evaluations, and document progress to inform educational planning.

Candidates must hold a Minnesota OT license, have school-based experience and strong communication skills; we offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting or with IEP processes.
• Ability to support students in educational planning and collaboration with school teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication to families and staff.
• Experience contributing to educational planning documentation and meetings.
• Current Minnesota occupational therapy license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to assigned students based on documented educational plans.
• Complete student evaluations and interpret results to inform service recommendations.
• Develop written documentation aligned to educational planning needs, including required reports.
• Participate in educational planning meetings and communicate student progress and needs.
• Coordinate with school staff and families to support carryover of strategies in the school environment.

Skills

School-based

IEP processes

Communication skills

Education

MN OT license

Job description

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that connects educators, therapists, and school health professionals with top opportunities in schools statewide. We're currently seeking a part-time, in-person Occupational Therapist to support a school in Dakota County, MN for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: June 10, 2027
• Location: Dakota County, MN
• Onsite, 16-20 hours per week
• School Year: 2026-2027

Qualifications:

• Current Minnesota occupational therapy license required.
• Ability to support students in a school-based setting and align services to student educational plans.
• Experience contributing to educational planning documentation and meetings.
• Preferred: prior school experience and familiarity working with IEP-related processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with school teams and families.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to assigned students based on documented educational plans.
• Complete student evaluations and interpret results to inform service recommendations.
• Develop written documentation aligned to educational planning needs, including required reports.
• Participate in educational planning meetings and communicate student progress and needs.
• Coordinate with school staff and families to support carryover of strategies in the school environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you're passionate about helping students succeed and enjoy working in a collaborative, team-oriented school environment, this role offers meaningful impact in a supportive setting.