Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Help Students Reach Their Potential

TX-STAR Speech Language Services partners with school districts throughout Texas to provide students with specialized support for a wide range of developmental and functional needs. We are seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) for school-based assignments in the Austin and San Antonio areas.

These opportunities are well suited for professionals who enjoy helping students strengthen the practical, sensory, and motor skills needed to participate more independently and successfully in the classroom.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a school-based COTA, you will provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will help students work toward individualized goals while improving their ability to participate in educational activities and daily school routines.

In this role, you will:

• Carry out occupational therapy interventions that support students' IEP goals and educational needs

• Help students improve fine motor coordination, sensory processing, self-care, and other functional abilities

• Provide therapy services in person or through teletherapy, depending on assignment requirements

• Record therapy activities, student responses, and progress toward established goals

• Coordinate regularly with the supervising Occupational Therapist regarding treatment plans and student performance

• Partner with teachers, support personnel, and campus teams to promote student participation

• Assist students with accessing classroom materials, instructional activities, and daily routines

• Prepare therapy resources, equipment, and materials for scheduled sessions

• Maintain orderly and accurate service records and related documentation

• Follow district procedures, professional standards, and applicable compliance requirements

Qualifications for This Position

• Current Texas license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• Ability to provide services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist

• Strong interpersonal, communication, documentation, and organizational skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with therapy providers, educators, families, and school staff

• Previous experience supporting pediatric or school-based populations is preferred

Work Setting and Scheduling Options

• School-based assignments in Austin, San Antonio, and nearby communities

• Opportunities to support students from early childhood through high school

• Flexible placement options, including:

• Part-time assignments

• PRN opportunities

• In-person and teletherapy assignments available according to district needs

• Placements coordinated based on your qualifications, availability, preferences, and current openings

What You Can Expect from TX-STAR

• Competitive compensation based on relevant experience

• Flexible scheduling opportunities

• Dependable bi-weekly pay

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• A supportive and people-focused workplace culture

• Continued guidance from experienced program staff

• Employee referral bonus opportunities

• Professional learning and career development resources

• Access to an established network of school partnerships across Texas

Learn More About TX-STAR

Since 2010, TX-STAR Speech Language Services has helped school districts throughout Texas connect with qualified special education and related-service professionals. We currently partner with more than 40 school districts, as well as educational agencies and regional cooperatives.

Our team understands the unique expectations of school-based environments and works to place professionals in roles where they can make a meaningful contribution. We are committed to developing lasting partnerships and helping students receive the services they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.