4 occupational therapist assistant jobs found

Job Description Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Anticipated, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027] About Salem Public Schools , where belonging leads to opportunity. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on...

Job Description Position Summary: The Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions for children with physical, developmental, sensory, neuromuscular, or orthopedic conditions. Job Requirements Qualifications include: Licensure/Certification Current Massachusetts State licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapist Assistant Experience Experience working with children, especially in pediatric settings (e.g., schools, clinics, hospitals, etc.), is preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Willingness to learn understanding and follow special education laws and regulations, including IDEA and Section 504 Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills Strong problem-solving abilities Excellent time-management skills Ability to be flexible to frequently changing...

Job Description DISTRICT OVERVIEW Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4,800 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public Schools' strategic plan, "Moving Forward Together," builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students' well-being. Many successes contributed to Holyoke's return to local governance after 10 years in state receivership. These include: The highest graduation rate on record of 77.1 percent, an increase of more than 15-points over 10 years...

Job Description Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic and skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Job Description: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides Occupational Therapy services to students with a range of fine motor and sensory needs both in and out of the classroom under the guidance of a district Occupational Therapists and building-based Special Education Coordinators. Additional responsibilities include: Providing direct 1:1, small group, and in-class occupational therapy for students The duties listed above are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical...