Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare coverage: medical, dental,

401(k) with employer match

Licensing/CEUs reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

W2 employee status

Liability insurance

Referral bonuses

No non-compete clauses

Volunteer time off & donation matching

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a full-time school-based role in Algonquin, IL. You will deliver OT services in a middle school setting, align with IEP goals, monitor progress, and maintain timely documentation while collaborating with special education teams.

The position offers 0.8 FTE or higher, competitive hourly pay, and strong benefits including healthcare coverage, 401(k) matching, and licensure support.

Qualifications

• Licensed COTA in Illinois (IL) for school settings.
• Experience with school-based OT is preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially with IEP teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based OT services aligned with IEP goals.
• Progress monitoring of student outcomes.
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with special education teams and related service providers.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

IEP knowledge

Education

IL COTA license

Job description

## Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantApply: Algonquin, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R-104031**Job Title:**Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant**Pay Range:**$40-45/hourly**Job Description:****School Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | Full-Time 2026-2027 School Year | Up to $45/hour | Greater Algonquin, IL Area** **Hello COTAs!**Join a local, women, and therapist-founded company that’s committed to supporting the professionals who support our schools. Ampersand Therapy is hiring a **COTA** for the 2026-2027 school year in the Algonquin, IL area. **Position Details*** **Start Date:** ASAP, 2026-2027 School Year* **Setting:** Middle School* **Location:** Huntley School District 158* **Service Areas:** Deliver IEP service minutes, documentation, collaboration **Your Responsibilities*** Provide school-based OT services in alignment with IEP goals* Progress monitoring* Maintain timely documentation* Collaborate with special education teams and related service providers **What We’re Looking For*** **Illinois Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license*** School-based experience preferred, but not required* Strong collaboration and communication skills* Passion for supporting students in inclusive educational settings **Benefits & Perks** *(for 0.8 FTE and higher)** Paid sick leave* Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision\\** 401(k) with employer match\\** Reimbursement for licensing, CEUs, and professional expenses* Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate* W2 employee status* General and professional liability insurance* Referral bonuses* **No non-compete clauses*** Paid time off for volunteering and donation matching\\*\\*Waiting period applies **Why Join Ampersand Therapy?**At Ampersand Therapy, we’re not a giant staffing firm, we’re a small, mission-driven team built by school-based therapists, for school-based therapists. Founded in Washington and now also local to Illinois, our company was created as an alternative to the traditional agency model. We believe in support, flexibility, and treating our team with the respect they deserve. **Our Core Values****Equity & Inclusion** We’re committed to anti-racism, cultural responsiveness, and equity-centered services. We partner with organizations like *The Conscious Kid* to deepen our impact. **Community Engagement** We give back to causes we care about—like *Special Olympics*, *Project Canine*, and *The Moth*—and support our team in doing the same. **Environmental Responsibility** We’ve adopted sustainable, low-waste systems and are proud to maintain a carbon-negative footprint. **An Inclusive Workplace**Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, and background. We’re committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment where you can thrive.We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!