What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – School-Based position at Helping Hands Therapy?
Come work in one of Arizona’s most beautiful communities!
Helping Hands Therapy is alocal, occupational therapist-owned company seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our school-based team in Sedona for the 2026–2027 school year.
This is a great opportunity for a COTA who enjoys working with children and wants a position with a schedule that supports work-life balance. You'll work in a clean, welcoming school with a supportive staff and beautiful Sedona views, while collaborating closely with an experienced occupational therapist.
Enjoy the benefits of a school-based schedule with weekends, school holidays, and summers off!
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct occupational therapy services to students according to their IEPs under the supervision of an OT
- Support students in areas such as fine motor, visual-motor, sensory regulation, self-care, and functional school participation
- Collaborate with the supervising occupational therapist to develop strategies that support student success
- Work closely with teachers, special education staff, and other members of the educational team
- Provide classroom-based strategies and support to help students participate more successfully throughout their school day
- Complete required documentation and service notes in a timely manner
Why Join Helping Hands Therapy?
As a locally owned company founded and operated by an occupational therapist, Helping Hands Therapy understands the realities of working as a school-based therapy provider. You'll have access to OT support and collaboration rather than feeling like you're simply filling a position for a large staffing company.
Pay: From $46.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46