Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - School COTA

Whiting, United States | Posted on 05/29/2026

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with pediatric experience to support students within a respected school district in East Chicago,IN. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your occupational therapy skills and make a meaningful impact in the educational lives of students. Working under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, you will help students develop, improve, and maintain essential functional skills tosucceed in the classroom and beyond.

If you’re passionate about student success and eager to work in a supportive, collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you.

• Support students in meeting individualized therapy goals as directed by the supervising occupational therapist
• Conduct classroom observations to assess how students manage educational tasks and routines
• Accurately track and report student progress to the supervising therapist
• Maintain timely, legible, and efficient documentation of all sessions and interventions
• Safely and effectively utilize therapeutic equipment and classroom resources
• Perform all responsibilities in a competent, compassionate, and student-centered manner

• Active state license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Minimum of 6 months of relevant COTA experience within the last 5 years
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve