*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. *Ready to join us? Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you! * Employer Details: * * Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO. * * In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. * * Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees. * * Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments. * * Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. * * Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.