Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TheraPeds • Georgetown, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Georgetown, Colorado, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role serves elementary through high school students on-site. The posting describes the position as part-time and lists 8–15 hours per week, while also calling it a full-time opportunity with guaranteed hours.

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 position includes individual and small-group services, implementation of IEP goals and intervention plans, progress monitoring, documentation, collaboration with school teams and families, and participation in meetings as appropriate.

The role offers designated documentation and planning time, a manageable caseload, OT supervision, and clinical and administrative support from TheraPeds Partners and the school district. W-2 benefits may be available to eligible employees; 1099 independent contractor opportunities are also available. Compensation, benefits, and terms depend on employment classification and eligibility.

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 skills.
• Comfort with technology and documentation.
• Ability to complete required background clearances.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of school-based therapy, with applicable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Current NBCOT certification is preferred.
• Pediatric or school experience is preferred.

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 assigned duties and district safety requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation; the posting lists $35–$45+/hour and separately $35–$45 an hour.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Designated documentation and planning time.
• OT supervision and ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• W-2 employees may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits and a 401(k).
• 1099 contractors may have flexibility associated with independent contractor status and access to professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

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