School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant
Elk River, MN
Princeton Staffing Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days

Join a supportive School District Northwest of Minneapolis, MN to start as soon as possible! Princeton Staffing Solutions is hiring an onsite licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for a full-time 37.5 hour-per-week School-Based W2 maternity leave contract with possible extension, serving students in PreK-12th Grade. Local Candidates Welcome. Travel Stipends Available for Qualified Travelers. Interviews are actively being scheduled. Apply today!

Job Details

• Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – School-Based
• Company: Princeton Staffing Solutions
• Contract Type: W2 – Full-Time Benefits Available
• Setting: PreK-12th
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
• Start Date: As soon as HR Compliant
• End Date: Mid-February with potential to extend for remainder of the school year* *subject to change
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Compensation: Customized based on experience, credentials, district budget, and travel eligibility. Compensation will be discussed prior to district submission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly compensation based on experience, school district budget, and traveler status
• Weekly direct deposit
• Full-time W2 benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and additional benefits
• Licensure, certification, and CEU reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• Ongoing clinical management support
• Experienced recruiter advocacy throughout your assignment

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – School-Based Responsibilities

• Implement established intervention plans designed to support students’ IEP goals and educational participation.
• Provide direct services in individual, small-group, classroom, and other school-based settings.
• Support students in developing fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-processing, self-care, handwriting, executive-functioning, and functional school-participation skills.
• Use therapeutic activities, exercises, adaptive strategies, and evidence-based interventions selected in collaboration with the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, paraprofessionals, and related service providers under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain accurate treatment notes, service logs, progress documentation, and other required records in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow FERPA, district policies, and applicable professional standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification
• Previous pediatric or school-based occupational therapy experience is preferred.
• Experience implementing IEP-related interventions and maintaining accurate service documentation is preferred.
• Knowledge of fine-motor development, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-care skills, adaptive equipment, and educationally relevant occupational therapy services.
• Ability to implement established treatment plans and work effectively under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to meet all district onboarding, background-screening, fingerprinting, and health requirements.

About Princeton Staffing Solutions

Princeton Staffing Solutions has partnered with school districts nationwide since 2016 to place Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and other special education professionals. We are committed to transparent communication, clinician support, and long-term relationships with both our school partners and clinicians.

If you are a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant seeking a full-time, school-based W2 contract with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional support, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to helping you make a meaningful impact on students’ independence, participation, and educational success while advancing your career.