School-Based OT Assistant — Mentored Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage – no cost to employee

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and school-year schedule

Malpractice insurance

Professional development stipend

Sign-on bonus

Longevity incentive

Licensure/board dues reimbursement

Job summary

Thrive Therapies in Dallas, TX is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the supervision of a licensed OT, delivering school-based OT services for students K–12. You 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 implement structured therapy sessions, collect progress data, and support students in achieving IEP goals related

Qualifications

• ACOTE‑accredited OTA program completion required.
• NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential required.
• Current state OTA license or registration required.
• Background check and immunization clearance per school district requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement OT‑designed 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

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance from ACOTE-accredited program

NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Current state OTA license or registration

Background check and immunization clearance per school district requirements

Job description

Thrive Therapies in Dallas, TX is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the supervision of a licensed OT, delivering school-based OT services for students K–12. You 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 implement structured therapy sessions, collect progress data, and support students in achieving IEP goals related