Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Acton Boxborough Regional Schools Acton Boxborough Regional School District - Acton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5896589
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Position Summary:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions for children with physical, developmental, sensory, neuromuscular, or orthopedic conditions.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

The Acton Boxborough Regional School District does not discriminate on thebasis of face, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion,disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. For more information refer to the Acton Boxborough Regional School Committee Policy AC on our website.

• Qualifications include:
  • Licensure/Certification:
    Current Massachusetts State licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Experience working with children, especially in pediatric settings (e.g., schools, clinics, hospitals, etc.), is preferred
  • Willingness to learn understanding and follow special education laws and regulations, including IDEA and Section 504
  • Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Ability to be flexible to frequently changing schedule
  • Capacity to work with a team of professionals
  • Knowledge of child/adolescent physical/motor development, sensory integration techniques, and therapeutic approaches for pediatric care is essential.
  • Knowledge or willingness to learn about specific pediatric diagnoses/disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Down's Syndrome, Neurological/Orthopedic conditions, etc.)

  We believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve. To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders. We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world.
  
  We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non-traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Jobs@APS/ABRSD
• Acton, Massachusetts 01720
• Email: cfenniman

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