Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Therapeds Partners; Georgetown (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 benefits for eligible employees

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education

Professional community access

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a school-based role in Georgetown, Colorado. The position is part-time with guaranteed hours and on-site support for the 2026-2027 school year.

You will work under a licensed OT to provide services, implement IEP goals, and collaborate with school staff, families, and therapists. A strong emphasis is on documentation, data collection, and progress reporting; licensure and NBCOT credentials are important, with

Qualifications

• Must have an associate's degree from an accredited OTA program and Colorado OTA licensure.
• NBCOT certification preferred and active licensure.
• Experience in pediatric or school-based therapy is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills are essential.
• Proficiency with documentation and school-based data collection is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group OT 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 progress.
• Complete therapy documentation and contribute to progress reports.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, therapists, and special education teams.
• Participate in IEP/team meetings as appropriate.
• Communicate with supervising OT on a regular basis.

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited OTA program

NBCOT certification (preferred)

Active Colorado OTA licensure

Pediatric or school experience

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Good organization and time management

Comfort with technology and documentation

Ability to complete required background clearances

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Georgetown, CO

• Part-Time
• 2026-2027 School year

Elementary through High School | On-site | $35-$45+/hour

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based COTA for the 2026-2027 school year in Georgetown, Colorado.

This is a full-time opportunity with guaranteed hours, dedicated documentation and planning time, OT supervision, and support from both TheraPeds and the school district.

The Role

You’ll work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help students build the functional skills they need for greater participation and independence at school.

• Provide individual and small-group OT 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 progress
• Complete therapy documentation and contribute to progress reports
• Collaborate with teachers, families, therapists, and special education teams
• Participate in IEP/team meetings as appropriate
• Communicate regularly with your supervising OT

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation
• $35-45 an hour
• Guaranteed hours
• 8-15 hours a week
• Part-time school schedule, following the school calendar
• Designated documentation and planning time
• Manageable caseload
• OT supervision
• Clinical and administrative support
• Professional development opportunities
• TheraPeds professional community
• W-2 benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• 1099 Independent contractor opportunities available

Requirements

Qualifications

• An associate's degree from an accredited OTA program
• Current NBCOT certification (preferred)
• Active or eligible Colorado OTA licensure
• Pediatric or school experience preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Good organization and time management
• Comfort with technology and documentation
• Ability to complete required background clearances

Physical Requirements

School-based therapy is active and hands-on. The COTA must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities. Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate to the position.

All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 employees may be eligible for:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:

• Competitive contract rates
• Benefit Resources
• Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
• Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Who We Are

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated school-based services organization.

We understand the work because we've done the work. We partner with schools while supporting our providers with the clinical, administrative, and professional resources they need to be successful.

Our focus is on building strong teams, supporting our professionals, and providing high-quality services that make a meaningful difference for students.

If this sounds like a good fit we'd love to connect.