School Occupational Therapist - $1,168 per week

AMN Healthcare Allied; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Housing options

Medical benefits

Continuing Education

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Allied seeks a traveling Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in a Brockton, MA school district, delivering school-based OT services. The role focuses on motor skills, sensory processing, and cognitive functions that influence academics and daily activities, with collaboration across teachers and families.

Responsibilities include student screening, data collection, and delivering evidence-based therapy while maintaining district-standard documentation.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with MA license.
• Active MA COTA license (or equivalent in other states).
• Completion of an associate’s degree or higher.
• Experience in school-based settings preferred.
• Criminal background check completed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the district as a member of a collaborative team to help students achieve their academic goals.
• Screen and evaluate students referred to Occupational Therapy services.
• Appropriately collect data and report findings.
• Provide evidence-based direct and consultative therapy services as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and billing per district and state standards.
• Provide training and resources for teachers and staff on effective strategies to improve participation and progress toward educational goals.
• Communicate clearly with teachers, district staff, and families regarding student performance.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Student-focused care

Education

Associate degree

COTA license MA

Job description

AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel School Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Brockton, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Occupational Therapist

Discipline:

Therapy

Start Date:

12/14/2026

Duration:

18 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description & Requirements

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - School - (COTA - School)

StartDate: 12/14/2026

Available Shifts: 5 DPay Rate: $1150.00 - $1185.00

AMN Healthcare is partnering with a Brockton, MA school district to hire a qualified Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work with one of the top districts in the area, providing services to children of all ages. Generally, the COTA will address motor skills, sensory processing, and cognitive functions that impact a student's academics, self-care skills, play, and social participation, as well as transitional skills.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Partner with the district as a member of a collaborative team to help students achieve their academic goals.
• Screen and evaluate students referred to Occupational Therapy services.
• Appropriately collect data and report findings.
• Provide evidence-based direct and consultative therapy services as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and billing per district and state standards.
• The COTA will provide training and resources for teachers and staff on effective strategies to improve participation and progress toward educational goals.
• Participate in a collaborative team and maintain clear communication with teachers, district staff, and families regarding student performance.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School
• OTA-MA
• Certifications: COTA - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Completion of an associate’s degree or higher education
• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in MA (Some States)
• Completion of the Substantial Equivalency Assessment (SEA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Clear, articulate communication skills
• Ability to explain results to a varied audience
• Candidates with previous school experience a plus!
• Completion of a criminal record and background check

Facility Location Often referred to as the "City of Champions," due to its proclivity to turning out high quality professional boxers, Brockton is situated just 20 miles outside of Boston and offers residents the archetypal historical New England living experience. The city has over 25 sites, buildings and homes listed in the National Historic Places register, including Brockton City Hall, Campanelli Stadium, and Howard Block. With Boston mere minutes away, Brockton residents are able to enjoy the perks of the big city from the confines of a comparatively small town.

Job Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

Competitive pay ratesMedical, Dental, Vision401(k) and Flex SpendingLife InsuranceAccident and Short-term Disability CoverageFree Continuing EducationCompetitive Housing DealRefer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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AMN Healthcare Allied Job ID #3580850. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - School - (COTA - School)

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Benefits

Company provided housing optionsMedical benefitsDental benefitsContinuing Education