Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TheraPeds • Georgetown, CO

4d • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Georgetown, Colorado, to serve elementary through high school students during the 2026–2027 school year. The COTA works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help students develop functional skills that support participation and independence at school. The role is described as part-time in the posting, with 8–15 hours per week, while another section describes it as a full-time opportunity with guaranteed hours.

The position provides individual and small-group OT services, implements IEP goals and intervention plans, and addresses fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, self-care, regulation, and school participation skills. The COTA collects data, monitors progress, completes documentation, contributes to progress reports, collaborates with school teams and families, participates in meetings as appropriate, and communicates regularly with the supervising OT. Work follows the school calendar and is on-site.

Compensation is listed as $35–$45+ per hour, with guaranteed hours and designated documentation and planning time. Support may include OT supervision, clinical and administrative assistance, professional development, continuing education, and access to the TheraPeds professional community. W-2 employees may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. 1099 independent contractor opportunities are also available; specific compensation, benefits, and terms depend on the applicable agreement.

The school-based work is active and hands-on. Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Active or eligible Colorado OTA licensure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organization and time management.
• Comfort with technology and documentation.
• Ability to complete required background clearances.
• Ability to meet the described physical responsibilities, subject to assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Current NBCOT certification.
• Pediatric or school experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group occupational therapy services.
• Implement IEP goals and intervention plans.
• Address fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, self-care, regulation, and school participation skills.
• Collect data and monitor student progress.
• Complete therapy documentation and contribute to progress reports.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, therapists, and special education teams.
• Participate in IEP and team meetings as appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Safely participate with students in school environments and activities, including physical assistance as appropriate to the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Designated documentation and planning time.
• OT supervision.
• Clinical and administrative support.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• Benefit resources and professional and administrative resources may be available to 1099 contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree