Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

TheraPeds; Las Vegas (NM); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

W-2 / 1099 options

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners seeks a full-time, hybrid Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for a school-based role in Las Vegas, NM. You will deliver therapy, perform evaluations, and contribute to IEP planning while collaborating with teachers, parents, and other therapists.

The ideal candidate has an OTA degree, NM COTA license, NBCOT certification, and experience with children. On-site with limited hybrid opportunities for meetings.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from OTA program required.
• Active NM COTA license.
• NBCOT certification required.
• Fieldwork 16 weeks or more completed.
• Supervise by licensed OT.
• Experience with children preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy and conduct assessments.
• Develop IEP plans and goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents).
• Evaluate progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Handle documentation and case management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Sensory Integration

Time management

Technology proficiency

Fingerprint clearance

Collaborative work

Education

Associate’s degree in OTA

Tools

NBCOT Certification

Technology proficiency

Job description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) services to PreK?12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Requirements Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, hybrid role as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) serving a school located in Las Vegas, NM.? The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

• Full-time opportunity for the 2026?2027 academic year (August through May/June)


• Serving students across Kindergarten through 12th grade


• Primary responsibilities include direct therapy, evaluations, consultation services, and case management


• Guaranteed paid hours, including time for documentation, planning, and administrative responsibilities


• Primarily an on-site, school-based assignment


• Limited hybrid flexibility may be available for IEP meetings and documentation, based on district needs


• Collaborative support from both the partnering school district and the TheraPeds Partners team


• Reasonable, well-supported caseloads


• Competitive hourly compensation of $45?$65 (approximately $1,800?$2,437 per week)

Qualifications

• Associate?s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program


• Active New Mexico COTA license through the NM Regulation & Licensing Department?


• NBCOT Certification


• Completion of required supervised fieldwork minimum 16 weeks


• Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)


• Experience working with children


• Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and ability to identify and analyze areas of developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction


• Organizational and time management skills


• Proficient in use of technology


• Fingerprint background clearance


• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)?


• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)


• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education


• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community


• Guaranteed hours


• Bi-monthly salary deposits


• This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, hybrid Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) for a school-based position in Las Vegas, NM. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school certified occupational therapist assistant jobs near me, New Mexico school COTA positions, or full-time pediatric COTA roles in schools with guaranteed hours.