• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Adecco US, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ)


    Job Title:

    School-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

    Location:

    _(Services provided across Phoenix and Buckeye)_

    Job Type:

    Full-Time | School-Year Schedule (10 Months)

    Department:

    Occupational Therapy

    Reports To:

    Director of Therapy

     

    Job Overview

     

    We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated **School-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)** to support developmentally disabled and dual-diagnosed students in a school-based setting. This role works collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and a multidisciplinary team to help students improve functional skills and succeed academically and socially.

    Day-to-Day Responsibilities

    + Manage and conduct therapy sessions independently with access to on-site or nearby supervisors and peers for support

    + Deliver occupational therapy services primarily within **ABA programming environments**

    + Collaborate across disciplines while maintaining ownership of individual therapy sessions

    + Serve a predominantly **preschool-aged population (ages 5 and under)** , with an additional caseload including children up to **age 12**

    + Provide OT services exclusively to referred pediatric clients ( **under age 18** )

    + Focus treatment on **emotional regulation, visual-motor integration, and pediatric developmental goals**

    + Maintain an average caseload of **approximately 30 clients per week** , typically **6 sessions per day**

    + Document sessions, progress, and outcomes in accordance with school and regulatory requirements

    Key Responsibilities

    + Assist in evaluating students upon entry to the school program

    + Provide individual and group occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist

    + Support the development, implementation, and updates of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

    + Prepare semester progress reports for students under supervision

    + Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary team members

    + Participate in staff and therapy department meetings and in-service trainings

    + Maintain therapy equipment and materials in coordination with leadership

    + Perform related duties and special projects as assigned

    Schedule & Work Locations

    + **10-month school-year role:** **August–May**

    + **June & July off**

    + Weekday schedule ( **Monday–Friday** )

    + **4 days per week in Phoenix**

    + **1 day per week in Buckeye**

    Required Qualifications

    + Associate degree from an accredited COTA program

    + Eligible for NBCOT (AOTCB) certification

    + Eligible for **Arizona** state licensure

    + Ability to pass required fingerprinting/background clearance

    Skills & Abilities

    + Comfortable working independently while collaborating in a team-based environment

    + Strong communication skills with students, parents, staff, and community partners

    + Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills

    Physical & Work Environment Requirements

    + Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching throughout the school day

    + Ability to lift up to 40 lbs independently and assist with student mobility as needed

    + Moderate to loud noise levels

    + Work with students who may display challenging physical behaviors

    Compensation

    + **Salary:** **$50,000 – $60,000 per year** _(10-month position)_

    + Compensation is based on experience and qualifications

    Why Join Us

    + Built-in **summer break (June & July off)**

    + Predictable, school-year schedule

    + Manageable caseload expectations

    + Meaningful work supporting early childhood and pediatric development

    + Collaborative, mission-driven team environment

    **Pay Details:** $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

     

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    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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