Pediatric COTA - School-Based Therapy & IEP Impact

Austill-S-Educational-Therapy-Services; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor opportunities

Peer support

Competitive rates

Continuing education

Orientation program

Clinical library

Healthcare resources

Billing/documentation systems

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Austill's Educational Therapy Services & AOT, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide school-based therapy in Newtown Square, PA.

The role focuses on fine motor skills, sensory processing, and classroom participation through direct therapy and IEP implementation. You will collaborate with teachers and school staff, develop IEP goals, complete documentation, and travel between school locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active Pennsylvania OTA license, NBCOT certified.
• Experience in pediatric or school-based settings preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to PreK-12 students.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and school staff to support student success.
• Complete required documentation including progress notes and updates.
• Participate in IEP meetings and annual reviews as needed.
• Support development in sensory integration and ADLs; travel between locations as needed.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

IEP collaboration

Documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Austill's Educational Therapy Services & AOT, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide school-based therapy in Newtown Square, PA.

The role focuses on fine motor skills, sensory processing, and classroom participation through direct therapy and IEP implementation. You will collaborate with teachers and school staff, develop IEP goals, complete documentation, and travel between school locations as needed.