Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - K-12 Student Services

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – K–12 School-Based Services

Sunbelt Staffing has an opening for a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a K–12 school setting in Bethel, Connecticut. This contract position is available ASAP and is expected to continue through the beginning of December 2026. The COTA will support students across a broad K–12 caseload while working alongside the school’s occupational therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Implement treatment activities aligned with students’ individualized goals and plans
• Support students with fine motor, sensory, functional, and classroom-related skills
• Document services and maintain accurate student records
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other school personnel
• Communicate student progress and participate in relevant school meetings

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with students across a wide age range
• Organized and dependable approach to documentation and service delivery
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a school-based team

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut COTA license/certification required
• NBCOT certification required
• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred

Experience

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents is preferred
• Experience serving students in a K–12 educational setting is beneficial

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Work Hours

• Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Full-time, 35 hours per week

• Full-Time, Contract

• Education / School-Based Therapy

Job Location: Bethel, Connecticut
Date Posted: September 25, 2026
Valid Through: December 4, 2026

To learn more about this COTA position or to apply, please contact Sarah Misurac, Hiring Manager, at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Compensation for this position ranges from $40.00 to $60.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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