School-Based OTA: Build Skills & Independence

Servingschools; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Continuing education funds

License reimbursement

Job summary

Boothby Therapy Services in Rumford, Maine, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support students in the school setting. You will help children strengthen fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-processing, self-regulation, and daily living skills throughout the school day.

Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver interventions, collaborate with teachers and families, document progress, and contribute to a supportive, child-centered learning

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Maine OTA license or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions based on established plans of care.
• Help students strengthen fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-processing, self-regulation, and daily living skills.
• Integrate therapeutic strategies into classroom routines and school activities.
• Adapt activities to meet each student's individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary school teams.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Create encouraging, student-centered sessions that build confidence and independence.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

Boothby Therapy Services in Rumford, Maine, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support students in the school setting. You will help children strengthen fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-processing, self-regulation, and daily living skills throughout the school day.

Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver interventions, collaborate with teachers and families, document progress, and contribute to a supportive, child-centered learning