Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TheraPeds LLC; Moore (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K (W2)

Professional development

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners seeks a full-time, on-site Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for a Moore, OK school-based role. You will deliver therapy, assess students, and participate in IEP planning with a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes collaboration with therapists, educators and families, strong communication, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload while meeting district and TheraPeds requirements.

Qualifications

• OTA degree and active COTA license required.
• NBCOT certification is required or in process.
• Experience with children and sensory integration theory.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to students in the Moore, OK school.
• Conduct assessments and develop IEP plans.
• Evaluate progress and document outcomes.
• Collaborate with therapists, educators and parents.

Skills

COTA license

NBCOT Certification

Experience with children

Sensory Integration

Time management

Collaboration with school staff and P

Technology proficiency

Fingerprint clearance

Education

Associate degree from OTA program

NBCOT Certification

COTA license (NH)

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.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, on-site role as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) serving a school located in Moore, OK.

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 school schedule 5 days per week
• September 2026- May 2027
• Elementary through High School population
• Job duties: educational services, case management, evaluations
• Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
• In‑pro n
• Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
• Manageable caseloads
• $38.50– $44.75+/hour based on experience and employment arrangement

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program
• Active New Hampshire COTA license through the NH Regulation & Licensing Department
• NBCOT Certification
• 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 using in t school staff & parents with demos ce ability to ex­ercise high level lad tac–children tu s ling…? (incomplete?)

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 to perform was Sitting … (truncated?)?; also, etc.

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 a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) for a school-based position in Moore, OK. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school certified …