Hourly Occupational Therapist Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,292 - 85,870; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Hourly Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide critical therapy support to students in the Upper Darby School District. This role involves assisting the occupational therapist with therapy plans and participating in progress meetings. Candidates must hold a COTA certification and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The position offers an hourly rate of $53.05 for 30 hours per week of work.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification is required.
• Experience working with special education students preferred.
• Must meet physical and sensory demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy support to students in a school setting.
• Assist in the implementation of therapy plans.
• Attend progress meetings and perform required physical tasks.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

Hourly Occupational Therapist Assistant

Upper Darby School District – Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Position begins August 2026.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy support to students in a school setting. Assist the occupational therapist in the implementation of therapy plans and attend progress meetings. Perform physical and sensory tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification.
• Experience working with special education students preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Compensation & Hours

Hourly Rate: $53.05

30 Hours Per Week

EEO Statement

The Upper Darby School District is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state law, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and with federal law, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.