Empowering School-Based COTA — Mentorship & Growth

Build a Career That Makes a Difference Looking for a school-based therapy position where you feel supported, valued, and part of a collaborative team? Whether you’re an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or just beginning your career, Mariposa Therapy Services offers meaningful work, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

Looking for a school-based therapy position where you feel supported, valued, and part of a collaborative team? Whether you’re an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or just beginning your career, Mariposa Therapy Services offers meaningful work, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

As a therapist-led, multidisciplinary organization
, we partner with public and charter schools throughout the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area to provide evidence-based occupational therapy services that help students participate, learn, and thrive.

At Mariposa, school-based therapy is about more than compliance—it’s about empowering students through creative, strengths-based intervention while building lasting relationships with educators, families, and school communities.

Current hiring is focused on school-based opportunities in Central Phoenix and Tolleson. Additional opportunities may become available throughout the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area based on school needs and therapist preference.

The compensation examples below reflect full-time 2026–2027 school opportunities.

• COTA:
  Competitive compensation based on education, experience, assignment, and district placement.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• W-2 employment with benefits eligibility, paid sick time, 401(k), CEUs, and therapist support.

Compensation may vary based on school district, geographic assignment, experience, and role responsibilities.

• Therapist-led leadership that understands school caseloads, documentation, and collaboration with educational teams
• Consistent, supportive OT supervision because COTAs deserve more than the minimum required oversight. We believe in supporting therapists in the field with accessible guidance, collaboration, and feedback
• Long-standing school partnerships with established district relationships throughout the Phoenix metro area
• Clinical autonomy supported by experienced leaders and collaborative school teams
• Multidisciplinary collaboration alongside SLPs, PTs, educators, and special education teams
• Technology that supports clinicians, including AI-assisted documentation tools and workflow innovations that reduce administrative burden
• Dedicated administrative support for scheduling, compliance, and onboarding
• Opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules designed to support work-life balance

• Structured Onboarding:
  Mentorship and leadership support designed to set you up for success from day one
• Professional Growth:
  Paid CEUs, ongoing development opportunities, and specialty learning pathways
• Therapist-Led Culture:
  Work alongside experienced clinicians who value collaboration, creativity, and meaningful student outcomes

• Employer-paid medical insurance (eligibility applies)
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Safe Harbor 3% employer contribution (eligibility applies)
• Professional development funding
• Unlimited web-based CEU platform
• Therapy supplies and standardized assessment materials provided
• Dedicated administrative support
• Company-sponsored events and community engagement opportunities

• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services that support student participation and educational access.
• Utilize creative, engaging, and strengths-based intervention strategies to support students with diverse developmental needs, including autistic and neurodiverse learners.
• Work in partnership with the supervising OT to support caseload management, track student data, prepare materials, contribute to IEP and MET documentation, and participate in team meetings within the COTA’s scope of practice.
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