School-Based COTA: Empower Students' Participation

School Administrative Unit 16; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exeter School District is seeking a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Main Street School in Exeter, serving students in grades K–2. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed OT to provide occupational therapy services and support students' participation in the school environment.

The successful candidate must hold COTA certification, be comfortable with young children, and collaborate with occupational therapists, special educators, teachers, and families to

Qualifications

• Must hold COTA certification.
• Experience with school-based settings is a plus.
• Ability to work with young children and diverse student needs.
• Collaborates with therapists, teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services for students under supervision.
• Conduct progress monitoring and document student abilities.
• Prepare progress reports with clear data.
• Collaborate with therapists, educators, and families.
• Follow safety rules in evaluation settings.

Skills

Direct instruction

Progress monitoring

Record-keeping

Data reporting

Collaboration

Written communication

Word processing

Confidentiality

Team meetings

Interpersonal skills

Education

COTA certification

Understanding of IEP process

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Exeter School District is seeking a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Main Street School in Exeter, serving students in grades K–2. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed OT to provide occupational therapy services and support students' participation in the school environment.

The successful candidate must hold COTA certification, be comfortable with young children, and collaborate with occupational therapists, special educators, teachers, and families to