Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide therapeutic interventions for students with various physical and developmental needs in our elementary settings.

The role involves collaborating with OTs/PTs, teachers, and other specialists to implement individualized treatment plans and support students across district campuses. Licensure, pediatric experience, and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts State licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Experience working with children, especially in pediatric settings, preferred.
• Willingness to learn IDEA and Section 504 regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to adapt to frequently changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and intervention strategies as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Assist children with therapeutic exercises, mobility, classroom routines, and sensory processing accommodations.
• Monitor and document treatment sessions, students' responses and progress.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging therapy environment.
• Complete insurance documentation as appropriate.
• Maintain and update caseload and schedule, and document paperwork.
• Review and be familiar with students' IEPs and goals.
• Learn IEP software for access to student information.
• Stay current with best practices through ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Education

Massachusetts state licensure (OTA/PTA)

Tools

IEP software

Job description

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

Openings as of 8/25/2026

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant JobID: 6140

• Position Type:Special Education/ COTA
• Date Posted:8/19/2026
• Location:Acton Boxborough Regional Schools - Elementary
• Date Available:08/26/2026

Full Time, Grade 23: $29.02 - $33.88

Major Responsibilities:

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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Implement treatment plans and intervention strategies as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist.
• Assist children with therapeutic exercises/activities, mobility, classroom routines/activities, safe school access, and sensory processing accommodations.
• Monitor and document treatment sessions, students' responses and progress during treatment sessions, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate and communicate with the multidisciplinary team (including Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Educators, Special Educators, paraprofessionals, etc.) to ensure comprehensive care and schedule adjustments.
• Ensure a clean, safe, supportive, and engaging therapy environment.
• Complete insurance documentation, as appropriate.
• Maintain and update their caseload and schedule, and additional paperwork requirements throughout the school year.
• Review and be familiar with students' IEPs, goals/objectives, accommodations/modifications, etc.
• Willingness to learn IEP software for access to students' relevant information.
• Stay current with best practices, and participate in ongoing professional development.

The OTA/PTA will work across district schools, requiring travel between buildings. The position involves some lifting of equipment and/or individuals as necessary for therapy activities, or emergency purposes. Physical stamina and exertion to carry out therapy sessions and techniques, including activities such as standing, bending, kneeling, and demonstrating exercises.

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
• Ability to be flexible to frequently changing schedule
• Capacity to work with a team of professionals
• Knowledge of child/adolescent physical/motor development, sensory integration techniques, and therapeutic approaches for pediatric care is essential.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about specific pediatric diagnoses/disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Down's Syndrome, Neurological/Orthopedic conditions, etc.)

We believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve. To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders. We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world. We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non-traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.

Postings current as of 8/25/2026 2:08:45 AM CST.