Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Hanover, NH

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) degree, active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license, and 1+ years Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Occupational therapy support is needed for an elementary school setting serving a diverse student population, including children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) requiring intensive support.

Location: Claremont, NH (primary site), with weekly visits to additional elementary and middle school locations within the district.

Duration: January 5, 2026 June 12, 2026 (tentative last day)
Schedule: Up to 37.5 hours per week; part-time options available (four days/30 hours or three days/22.5 hours), with caseload adjustments based on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services to approximately 22 students receiving direct support and consultative services to 10 additional students.
• Deliver interventions primarily in a safe-contained classroom setting serving students with level 3 ASD supports.
• Support students in general education settings, including grades K5.
• Travel weekly to two additional sitesDisnard Elementary and Claremont Middle Schoolto serve students in self-contained and general education placements.
• Collaborate with educators, therapists, and families to create individualized treatment plans.
• Document progress and maintain all required records compliant with state and district policies.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) meeting all state regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with pediatric populations, especially children with ASD and special needs, preferred.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload across multiple school settings and coordinate services accordingly.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork.

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling options to accommodate your availability.
• Opportunity to impact student growth within a supportive school environment.
• Contract position with clearly defined dates.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications and are available during the specified contract period are encouraged to apply. Please submit your application with a bullet-pointed candidate spotlight, a blinded resume (excluding all personal contact information), and interview availability for consideration.