School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant - Mentored Growth

Thrive Therapies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance covered

Quarterly professional development

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Thrive Therapies seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement school-based OT services for K–12 students under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will deliver structured therapy sessions, collect progress data, and support students in achieving IEP goals related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation.

You will collaborate with teachers and the clinical team to apply OT strategies in daily routines, maintain confidentiality, and follow

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• NBCOT COTA credential.
• Current state OTA license or registration (varies by state).
• Clear background check and immunization clearance per school district requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement OT treatment plans for students with fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and handwriting goals.
• Deliver one-on-one and small-group therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques established by the supervising OT.
• Collect and document precise session data; communicate student progress and observations to the supervising OT at regular supervision meetings.
• Support sensory accommodation strategies, movement breaks, and classroom modifications per OT direction.
• Assist with adaptive equipment setup, AAC implementation, and accessibility accommodations.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and special education staff to generalize OT strategies into daily school routines.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to AOTA ethical guidelines and NBCOT standards for COTAs.

Skills

OT supervision

Progress data collection

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance

NBCOT COTA credential

Current state OTA license

Tools

AAC implementation

Assistive technology

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Thrive Therapies seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement school-based OT services for K–12 students under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will deliver structured therapy sessions, collect progress data, and support students in achieving IEP goals related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation.

You will collaborate with teachers and the clinical team to apply OT strategies in daily routines, maintain confidentiality, and follow