Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

New Story; Mountville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading special education provider as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Mountville, PA, where you will make a lasting impact on students' lives. Work with a supportive team, implement individualized therapy goals, and collaborate with families and professionals to support children's growth and development in a nurturing educational environment.

Benefits

Paid School Breaks & Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Perks including 401(k) match

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized IEP goals for student skill development.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions addressing student needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for appropriate service delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

PA Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Location: 3710 Hempland Rd, Mountville, PA 17554
Employment type:Full-Time (Monday-Friday)
Salary: $23.00 per hour

Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.

Why Join Us?

• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as a COTA:

• Implement individualized IEP goals and objectives to support fine motor skills, perceptual motor skills, self-care, sensory integration, play activities, and neuromuscular function.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions that address student needs and encourage progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, related service professionals, school district personnel, outside service providers, and families to design and deliver appropriate services.
• Apply behavior management strategies, demonstrating knowledge of student privileges and responsibilities.
• Complete and submit quarterly Progress Reports, providing updates to parents/guardians and school districts.
• Manage occupational therapy supplies and equipment, ordering additional supplies or sensory devices as needed/requested.
• Travel to multiple school locations as necessary, maintaining daily billing logs aligned with IEP service guidelines

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with child, parent/guardian, multidisciplinary team members, and other personnel involved in child’s educational/behavioral program.
• Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents.
• Must have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must display a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must hold valid PA Occupational Therapy Assistant professional license

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!

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