Part-Time School COTA - Impactful K-8 Therapy Team

ProCare Therapy; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support K-8th grade students in a part-time, contract role for the 2026-2027 school year near Boone, NC. You will assist with implementing individualized plans, help students improve fine motor skills and classroom participation, and coordinate with teachers, therapists, and families.

Strong documentation and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a COTA.
• Experience in school-based settings with K-8 students.
• Knowledge of IEP goals, sensory integration, and motor interventions.
• Strong communication with teachers, therapists, and families.
• Organizational skills for documenting progress and caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Support students to improve fine motor skills, coordination, self-regulation, and classroom participation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress and goals.
• Document progress accurately per school and legal requirements.
• Adapt approaches to meet evolving student needs.
• Communicate with educators and parents for updates and feedback.

Skills

COTA

School-based experience

IEP goals understanding

Fine motor skills

Communication & collaboration

Job description

ProCare Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support K-8th grade students in a part-time, contract role for the 2026-2027 school year near Boone, NC. You will assist with implementing individualized plans, help students improve fine motor skills and classroom participation, and coordinate with teachers, therapists, and families.

Strong documentation and collaboration are essential.