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Canton Public Schools lists this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant opportunity in canton, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
8/28/2026
Location:
District-Wide
Date Available:
Immediately
Canton Public Schools
Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Canton Public Schools seeks a skilled, collaborative, and student-centered Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Pupil Personnel Services team for the school year.
The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to support students' access, participation, independence, and success within the educational environment through the implementation of school-based occupational therapy services.
Position (Non - Union)
Schedule: 6.5 hours per day
Work Year: 185 days
Compensation: $35.00-$41.00 per hour, based on experience
Location: Districtwide
Reports to: Director of Pupil Personnel Services/Designee and Supervising Occupational Therapist
Responsibilities Implement occupational therapy interventions and treatment plans developed under supervision of the District Occupational Therapist.
Provide individual and small-group services aligned with students' IEP goals and educational needs.
Support the development of fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, self-care, adaptive, and functional school skills.
Collect data and maintain accurate documentation of services and student progress.
Collaborate with teachers, paraeducators, families, and related service providers to support student participation across school environments.
Assist with adaptive equipment, assistive technology, positioning, and environmental supports as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Participate in PPT/IEP and team meetings as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with district procedures and applicable state and federal requirements.
Participate in supervision, professional learning, and required district training.
Qualifications Current Connecticut Occupational Therapy Assistant license required.
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
NBCOT certification/eligibility consistent with Connecticut licensure requirements.
School-based or pediatric experience preferred.
Strong communication, organization, documentation, and collaborative skills.
Ability to work effectively with students with a range of developmental, physical, sensory, behavioral, and learning needs.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the physical responsibilities associated with school-based occupational therapy services, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and transitioning between floor and standing positions. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, position, and/or assist students and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or adaptive equipment when appropriate.
The COTA works within the scope of Connecticut licensure and under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The position does not independently conduct occupational therapy evaluations, interpret evaluation results, determine eligibility, establish plans of care, or independently recommend or discontinue occupational therapy services.
Canton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Canton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
canton, CT, 06019, US
Who can apply
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