OT A (COTA)

Cardinal-Cushing-Centers; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Cushing Centers in Hanover, Massachusetts, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. The role supports students with motor, visual/perceptual, sensory and functional needs within an integrated care model.

Starting date is immediate, and the position is full-time (40 hours/week) with a salary range of $52,000–$60,000 per year. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ COTA experience, a recognized two-year associates program, and an active

Qualifications

• Two years’ COTA experience; experience with special needs preferred.
• Completion of a recognized, accredited two year associates program
• Licensed and registered COTA
• A valid driver’s license
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapist in evaluation and residential activities of daily living assessments.
• Provide services under an integrated model emphasizing collaboration with direct care staff
• Implement feeding program with OT and speech department and collaboration from staff
• Develop programs and group treatment ideas to meet students’ needs across settings
• Provide ongoing consultation regarding ADLs for safe participation of students
• Work with students on ADL skills including hygiene, toileting, domestic, community, social, behavioral and recreational skills
• Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained (Safety Care)
• Perform all related administrative duties and document sessions and progress notes
• Attend faculty and transdisciplinary meetings and trainings
• Uphold mission and corporate values of St. Coletta & Cardinal Cushing Schools of Massachusetts
• Maintain regular attendance and report to work on time
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

COTA experience

ADL support

Licensed COTA

Driver's license

Education

Associates degree

Job description

OT A (COTA)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948320

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) treats students who present with motor, visual/ perceptual, sensory and functional needs in an integrated model.

This role is in Hanover. This is 40 hrs/week.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluation:

• Assist occupational therapist in the evaluation process as needed (including residential activities of daily living assessments)

Treatment:

• Provides services under an integrated model emphasizing consultation and collaboration with direct care staff
• Implement feeding program in conjunction with occupational therapist and speech department along with collaboration from staff
• Develops programs/group treatment ideas to meet particular students’ needs in all settings
• Provides ongoing consultation regarding ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) to ensure safe and successful participation of students
• Works with students on ADL skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social, behavioral and recreational skills, and money management
• Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained (Safety Care)

Administrative:

• Performs all related administrative duties
• Keeps student information confidential
• Write annual IEP goals and objectives in conjunction with occupational therapist
• Documents all treatment sessions as well as quarterly progress notes
• Attends appropriate faculty meetings, transdisciplinary meetings and in-service training
• Upgrades professional skills on an ongoing annual basis
• Provides staff in-service training to new and existing employees
• Upholds the mission and corporate values of St. Coletta & Cardinal Cushing Schools of Massachusetts
• Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,000 to $60,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > OT Assistant

Job Requirements

• Related Work Experience
• A minimum of two years’ COTA experience; experience with special needs preferred
• Formal Education
• Completion of a recognized, accredited two year associates program
• Licensed and registered COTA
• A valid driver’s license
• Completion of orientation and required training
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gina Rosas
• 405 Washington Street
• Hanover, Massachusetts 02339
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]