26/27SY Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Work Schedule/Locations:

Parkside Middle School - 2 days a week

McLaughlin Middle School - 2 days a week

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associates degree from an accredited associates degree Occupational Therapy Assistant program recognized by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy and completion of all fieldwork requirements.
• Current and valid COTA license issued by the State of New Hampshire.
• Prior experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Experience implementing appropriate therapy under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience assessing and selecting assistive technology in a school setting is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Provides direct occupational therapy services to students according to IEP goals for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established practices and procedures.
• Adapts school and classroom environment, tools and materials under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist for the purpose of improving student functioning and facilitating student access to curricular and instructional activities.
• Assists Occupational Therapist with assessing students; fine motor and development skills (e.g. oral motor, sensory integration, motor planning, developmental function, activities of daily living, fine motor function postural tone, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
• Attends meetings and workshops (e.g. IEPs, training, team meetings, conferences, meetings with outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information, including best practices for school OT delivery.

Specified Length/Hours of Position:

This is a non-affiliated 180 day position, which follows the terms of district policies, following the school calendar, supervisor to set hours for up to 28 hours per week. This job is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation: $32.00/hr

Application Procedure:

The Manchester School District uses this Applicant Tracking on-line application platform, please visit our site: The Manchester School District's website is