Occupational Therapist (OT) or COTA – SY 2026/2027

Job Description

The Katherine Thomas School in Rockville, MD has an opening beginning with the 2026/2027 school year for a Full-Time Occupational Therapist or an experienced COTA. The Katherine Thomas School is a private, non-profit special education school that services students with language, learning, sensory motor disabilities, and autism that serves students in grades K - 12. KTS offers smaller caseloads and more face to face time than many other programs. EOE

Salary range for 10 months for the OT is $65,500 - $76,000, depending on experience

Salary range for 10 months for the COTA is $50,000 - $65,000, depending on experience

Responsibilities Of The Occupational Therapist

• Evaluate and provide individual and group therapy as well as classroom integrative services
• Work closely with the educational team to provide comprehensive services to students on their caseload
• Prepare accurate and timely documentation and report progress of students
• Participate in school and departmental staff meetings
  
  

Responsibilities Of The COTA

• Assist with and contribute to the diagnostic and rehabilitative services provided by the school Occupational Therapy department
• In collaboration with and under the supervision of an OTR/L, provide quality direct patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, and follow-up of occupational therapy, according to accepted standards of practice.
• Maintain knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of occupational therapy
  
  

Come be a part of a supportive team and make a difference in the lives of children.

Required Experience

Requirements for the Occupational Therapist:

• Master's from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Eligibility for Maryland licensure must be established prior to employment
• Two to three years of pediatric experience and at least 1 year of school experience is preferred
• Assistive technology experience a plus
• Ability to determine the need for an occupational therapy evaluation
• Ability to develop occupationally based intervention plans
  
  

Requirements For The COTA

• Associate's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited educational program
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for a Maryland licensure must be established prior to employment
• Two to three years of pediatric experience and at least 1 year of school experience is preferred
• Must maintain current licensure and certification status consistent with state and professional standards
  
  

Benefits

Benefits for the School Occupational Therapist and the COTA:

• Leave Benefits - personal and sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA
• 403B Plan
• LTD and other Voluntary Benefits
• Free Parking
• Longevity Bonus
  
  

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