Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Lebanon, 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.

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position is available for a contract term from January 5, 2026, to approximately June 12, 2026. This opportunity is based in Claremont, NH, primarily serving elementary school students.

Responsibilities include providing occupational therapy services to a caseload of 32 students, with 22 receiving direct support and 10 receiving consultative services. The main work site is an elementary school where the caseload involves children in a safe-contained classroom setting, predominantly students with Autism Spectrum Disorder requiring level 3 supports, as well as students in general education classrooms from kindergarten through fifth grade. Additional weekly visits to a second elementary school and a middle school are required to deliver services to students in various educational placements, including self-contained, general education, and consultative settings.

The position offers up to 37.5 hours per week, with part-time options available (four days at 30 hours or three days at 22.5 hours) depending on candidate availability. Travel between buildings is minimal and part of the routine schedule.

Qualifications:

• Must hold current state certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum and in educational settings highly preferred
• Ability to manage a mixed caseload including direct and consultative services
• Strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate services across multiple sites
• Flexibility to adapt scheduling and caseload as needed

This role provides an opportunity to work within a supportive school environment, impacting the developmental progress and educational experience of diverse student populations.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Bullet-pointed summary of qualifications and experience
• A blinded resume (first name, last initial, and contact information removed)
• Availability for interviews

This role is well suited to certified occupational therapy assistants seeking a school-based contract position. Apply today to contribute your expertise in delivering impactful occupational therapy services in an educational setting.