School Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Title: School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Company: Theracare
Location: School-Based Setting (Arizona)
Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week
Compensation: $55.00 per hour

Position Overview:

Theracare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. This position supports students in a school setting under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, and passionate about helping children reach their developmental and educational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services to students as outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Document student progress and maintain accurate service logs in compliance with district and state requirements
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and parents
• Assist in IEP meetings when appropriate
• Support students with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, classroom participation, and adaptive skills
• Maintain compliance with school district and Theracare policies

Qualifications:

• Active Arizona COTA license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred
• Fingerprint clearance card (Arizona)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay at $55.00 per hour
• Flexible part-time schedule (approximately 10 hours per week)
• Supportive clinical supervision
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives

We are a qualified and dedicated team with over 250 Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists covering every corner of Arizona. Our goal is to always have a therapy provider available no matter how rural the area. Theracare Pediatrics Services believes passionately in helping each child blossom to his or her ultimate potential. Our therapists go through quarterly training to make sure that they are using the latest evidence based research to help your child reach his or her goals.