Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; SY

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (SY 26-27)

Mitchell Elementary School – Needham, Massachusetts

• Job : 1192072
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: May 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic and skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. The COTA provides Occupational Therapy services to students with a range of fine motor and sensory needs both in and out of the classroom under the guidance of a district Occupational Therapist and building‑based Special Education Coordinators.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing direct 1:1, small group, and in‑class occupational therapy for students

• Associate’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Massachusetts Licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The work environment is typically a school/classroom setting, occasionally on field trips away from school. Noise level is usually moderate.

Employees regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach and lift up to 10 pounds, and occasionally assist students with standing and sitting tasks.

Hourly Rate: $28.95–$33.77 (SY26 Rate). Learn more about other compensation and benefits under the Unit C Contract (Grade: ASC).

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other programs. Students who are homeless or of limited English proficiency are protected from discrimination.