Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist OT or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA
Job Title Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist OT or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA
Location Boston On-site
Position Type Part-Time - Temporary Mid-April - November
Summary of position The Baker Center for Children and Families also known as Judge Baker Childrens Center promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research intervention training and policy. The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist OT or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA provides individualized treatment and leads small classroom-based groups for students with social emotional behavioral and learning challenges. The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA delivers trauma informed care through direct interventions in self-regulation sensory processing fine and gross motor skills executive functioning and self-care to maximize student participation in academic and daily activities. The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA maintains a small caseload and works as part of a dedicated OT Department. The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA provides coverage when the assigned Occupational Therapist is absent for one or more days including long-term coverage periods.
Whats in it for me Make an impact on childrens welfare utilizing your skills in a highly supportive work environment
The opportunity to work in a face-paced fun supportive collaborative work environment with other talented hard-working individuals
Gain experience in a highly regarded and reputable educational mental health organization with support mentoring and training from exceptional and experienced professionals.
Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.
Ability to enjoy summers off or earn an additional 10 of your salary by working in a 4-week 20-day Summer Program.
Essential duties Will vary for COTA
Provides occupational therapy intervention during 11 sessions in the OT gym or within the classroom setting and leads classroom-based groups.
Consults with staff across disciplines on the impact of underlying skills on students academic social and behavioral functioning and on accommodations and modifications to support learning and participation.
Provides informal assessment and diagnostic evaluations for 3-year re-evaluations.
Writes Individualized Education Plan IEP goals and objectives based on evaluations and treatment data in coordination with teaching teams.
Writes quarterly Progress Reports based on observational and treatment data.
Consults with parents directly andor through case managers on students occupational therapy needs.
Supports the schools integrated team model through professional communication and collaboration.
Qualifications Education Masters Degree MS or Doctorate OTD in Occupational Therapy is required. MA Licensure Board Certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOT is required.
Experience Minimum of 2 years of experience in a school or pediatric setting with a similar student population is required. Experience working with students with social emotional and behavioral challenges preferred.
Training First AidCPR and Physical Restraint training is required or ability to participate in annual training at beginning of employment and annually or as needed throughout tenure.
Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.
Logistics LicenseCertification MA Licensure in good standing Board Certified through the NBCOT
Position Type Part-TimeTemporarymid-April 2026 - November 2026
Salary 42000 - 54000
Open Date Open Until Filled
Benefits We offer 50 discount on monthly MBTA passes.
We offer opportunities to get involved in various departmentorganization improvement committees and activities.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.orgbenefits
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.