Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Shelton, WA

Liricare; Shelton, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Washington paid sick leave

Retirement savings options

Professional development support

Relocation or sign-on assistance

Access to LiriCare platform tools

Job summary

liriCare is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support students at a school district in Shelton, Washington. You will deliver occupational therapy services to students across the district's caseload under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, carrying out established treatment plans.

You will focus on fine motor, sensory processing, self-regulation, and functional participation goals, collaborating daily with teachers, paraeducators, and the IEP team

Qualifications

• Must have ACOTE-accredited OTA program completion and NBCOT certification.
• Active or eligible Washington OTA license.
• Strong communication, data collection, and collaboration with school teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions per supervising OT's plans.
• Support fine motor, sensory processing, self-regulation, and functional participation goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraeducators, and IEP teams daily.
• Collect and record data on student performance and progress toward IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Travel between school sites within the district as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Travel between sites

Education

Associate degree from ACOTE-accredited OTA program

NBCOT certification (COTA)

Active WA OTA license or eligibility

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Shelton, WA

Location: Shelton, WA

Position: Full-Time, 1.0 FT

Setting: In-Person, School-Based

Start Date: November 2026

Compensation: $33-$36 per hour on W-2

ABOUT THE ROLE

liriCare is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support students at a school district in Shelton, Washington.

You will deliver occupational therapy services to students across the district's caseload under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, carrying out established treatment plans that support fine motor, sensory, self-regulation, and functional participation goals. The role involves daily collaboration with special education teams, classroom teachers, and paraeducators to keep therapy embedded in the school day.

This is a 1.0 FTE position beginning in November. The district is looking for someone who can step in mid-year and provide consistent, uninterrupted service through the remainder of the school year.

WHY LIRICARE

At LiriCare, we are building long-term careers and partnerships that matter. Here is what sets us apart:

• Transparent compensation: Clear rates and straightforward communication throughout the hiring process.
• Liri AI: Reduce time spent on documentation, including SOAP notes and progress reports, so you can focus more of your day on supporting students.
• Built-in professional community: Connect with therapists, educators, and special education professionals for peer support and clinical discussion.
• Marketplace earnings: Share your own professional resources and keep 96% of every sale.
• Responsive support: Our school services team remains available throughout your assignment to help with onboarding, communication, and day-to-day needs.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $33-$36 per hour on W-2, based on experience and credentials
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible W-2 employees
• Washington paid sick leave, accrued per state requirements
• Retirement savings options
• Professional development support
• Relocation or sign-on assistance for select candidates
• Free access to eligible LiriCare platform tools

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions in accordance with treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Provide services in areas such as fine motor skills, visual motor integration, sensory processing, self-regulation, and functional independence
• Deliver services in classroom, small group, and individual settings as the IEP directs
• Collect and record data on student performance and progress toward IEP goals
• Report student response to intervention to the supervising Occupational Therapist and contribute to plan adjustments
• Support the use of adaptive equipment and classroom accommodations
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute progress updates as directed
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, paraeducators, and other members of the educational team
• Travel between school sites within the district, where required

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Associate degree from an ACOTE accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current NBCOT certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Active Washington Occupational Therapy Assistant license, or eligibility to obtain one
• Willingness to practice under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in accordance with Washington state practice requirements
• Experience working with school-age students preferred
• Understanding of IEPs and school-based special education services
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work full-time and in person in Shelton
• Availability to begin in November
• Ability to complete all district-required background checks and onboarding requirements, including Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint clearance

ABOUT SHELTON

Shelton sits on the southern end of Puget Sound in Mason County, about twenty minutes from Olympia and within reach of Tacoma and the Olympic Peninsula.

The district serves roughly 4,000 students across seven schools, making it the largest district in Mason County. For clinicians who want a full caseload in a small community with real continuity of students, alongside easy access to the outdoors and to the Olympia and Tacoma metro areas, Shelton offers an unusually good balance.

LiriCare celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all clinicians. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Required Skills Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants