Occupational Therapist/COTA

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an OTR or COTA to help with  school – based work in Asheville, North Carolina.  Opportunity for full time work as well as maternity leave coverage. We need COTAs and OTRs with an adventurous spirit and love for children. Experience in the schools preferred, but we can mentor/train a clinical pediatric occupational therapist/COTA that wants to gain experience working in the schools. This is also a great opportunity to add a great experience item to your resume.

Job Specifics:

The occupational therapist for this position will select and administer assessments and observations to students in accordance with their IEPs to help them thrive in every learning environment, develop evaluations and identify the next steps for student growth and well-being, assess student needs in their ongoing development, evaluate and provide intervention to students, maintain clear and organized records of each referred student, and closely collaborate with the Special Education team on student needs.

The occupational therapist/COTA shall clearly communicate with school leaders, teachers, and families about individual student’s progress and ways to assist student growth.

The OT/COTA candidate must have at least a bachelor’s degree in occupational and necessary licensing/certifications, in accordance with federal and state laws.

Required skills:

• Effective prioritization of tasks
• Effective and timely communication
• Student and team rapport building
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Comprehensive student evaluations (very well written reports/thorough)
• Detail-oriented documentation (reports, progress, notes)
• Intervention planning and implementation (direct and indirect)
• Progress monitoring
• Timeframe-compliant work completion
• Measurable goal writing
• Accommodation recommendations and implementation support

Useful Skills:

• Computer Basics – Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred
• Knowledge of NC Student Information System: ECATS.

Benefits of working with Junction of Function :

• Excellent Hourly Rate for this Contract Assignment
• Superior Mentorship Program
• Pay rate-based experience
• AOTA certified CEU provider with free access to CEU courses
• Professional resource and material library
• Annual stipend for state licensure fees
• Referral bonus
• Perks and Benefits
• Access to School-Based Occupational Therapy Assessments, VMI, DVPT-3 (Developmental test of Visual Perception-Third Edition), WRAVMA, (Wide Range Assessment of Visual Motor Abilities), The Print Tool. ETCH
• Clinical experts to guide you in serving students
• Support for cross licensing
• Schedule flexibility
• Enjoy holidays and summers off
• Paid weekend work for report writing
• Competitive hourly rate with weekly payments

Job Information/Qualifications:

• Children Served: Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School
• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• NCBOT Licensure required
• Ability to pass Background Check
• Professional Liability Insurance Required
• 2 years clinical experience providing therapy and evaluation services

·        Work Type: Contract-1099

·        Shift Type: Full-Time, 8.0 Hour Workdays, M-F

·        Start Date : January 14th, 2026

·        Work Setting: In person/Public School District Campus

·        Work Sites:  Full-Time Opportunity Asheville, North Carolina

• This is a 6-month position

·        Assessment:

Collaborate with SLP/OT/School Psychologist to participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (IEP) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment, data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students eligible for Occupational Therapy services.

·        Consultation:

Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.

Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to plan and implement remedial process for improvement of students’ skills.

Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand student deficits

Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding needs of the student, student progress or mastery of therapy goals

·        Student Management:

Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students

Seek assistance form school personnel to establish and administer discipline according to the school Student Code of Conduct

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents

Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule and board policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Can be physically demanding and requires attention to detail and intense concentration.
• The emotional needs of students and their families may be demanding.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
• Jobholder works with students in an office or classroom environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

To APPLY:

Please send us a copy of your resume along with three strong references. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Prior to hiring, proof of NC state licensure and professional liability insurance is required. Additionally, a full background check must be passed.

About Junction of Function:

·        Junction of Function, Inc. is a dedicated team of professionals who take pride in providing high-quality educational services to a wide range of private, public and homeschool families in the states of Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Mississippi, New York, etc.  Junction of Function is also an AOTA continuing education provider.

·        Junction of Function is a woman-owned business with a leadership team who consists of highly educated professionals. They understand SPED law, best practices, and their specialization is all woven together with a heart to serve. Come serve with us!  We work together as a team and continually inspire each other to lead positive change, learn, and grow. Our commitment to integrity, compassion, and quality care drives us to reach for what could be possible. Every day is a new day to smile and do work that makes a positive impact into many lives. We are passionate about our work and making a difference in the lives of our students and their families.

·        We are trusted company when it comes to school-based placements in Charter Schools Nationwide.  We are based in both Florida and North Carolina and have over 30 years of experience partnering with the schools~ Our knowledge of on the jog experience gives our candidates confidence in our process.

·        Junction of Function is a DRUG FREE WORPLACE** * All employees are subject to pre-employment and/or random drug screens.

Junction of Function was formed to offer "quality" school-based services to our company partners! We think "outside of the box" and provide offerings that larger therapy staffing companpies do not. Junction of Function also produces educational and "functional"products that are loved by many!

Company Description

Junction of Function was formed to offer "quality" school-based services to our company partners! We think "outside of the box" and provide offerings that larger therapy staffing companpies do not. Junction of Function also produces educational and "functional"products that are loved by many!