Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA School Based)

Now Hiring: School-Based Occupational Therapist

Love helping kids succeed in the classroom and beyond? We’re looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our school-based team and make a real impact every day.

Position Details

• Role: School-Based Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Location: Citrus County, Florida
• Salary:$49,000 - $58,100 based on 1,400 hours per year (depending on experience)
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday during normal school hours (Work-life balance!)
• Calendar: Follow the school schedule—holidays and breaks included
• Want to earn more? During school breaks, therapists have the opportunity to work in our outpatient clinics in an as-needed basis!

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate students and identify strengths and areas of need
• Create engaging, individualized therapy plans connected to IEP goals
• Provide fun, functional therapy sessions in classrooms, small groups, or one-on-one settings
• Support students with:
• Fine motor and handwriting skills
• Sensory processing and self-regulation
• Visual-motor integration
• Daily living and adaptive skills
• Classroom participation and independence
• Collaborate with teachers, families, counselors, and support staff
• Recommend adaptive tools, sensory strategies, and classroom accommodations
• Participate in IEP meetings and help advocate for student success
• Celebrate milestones big and small with students and families
• Maintain documentation and progress reports in compliance with district and state guidelines

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Florida OT license
• NBCOT certification preferred
• Pediatric or school-based experience is a plus
• A team player with creativity, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Someone who can turn therapy into meaningful, motivating experiences for students

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive and collaborative school environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in students’ lives
• Creative freedom in therapy approaches and interventions
• School-year schedule with holidays and breaks
• Meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families
• A workplace filled with energy, growth, and purpose

Bonus Points If You:

• Love sensory strategies and classroom-based interventions
• Can turn handwriting into a game
• Celebrate small wins that lead to big progress

Ready to join a team that serves thousands of students across Citrus County and truly make a difference? Apply today and help shape brighter futures—one student at a time

Employment with Achievement Rehabilitation Through Therapeutic Intervention, Inc. is contingent upon meeting all applicable Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse requirements based on position duties. Certain roles, particularly those involving direct patient care, require successful completion of a Level 2 background screening. Applicants are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website prior to applying to understand screening requirements, eligibility criteria, and the screening process. Final screening requirements will be determined by job responsibilities and applicable state and agency regulations. The Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website is: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

**Achievement Rehabilitation Through Therapeutic Intervention, Inc. & Performance by Achievement** is a growing outpatient (and therapist owned!) therapy clinic serving patients of all ages and dedicated to improving lives across the communities we serve. Since 2007, we have focused on delivering compassionate, innovative therapy services that prioritize the goals, experiences, and potential of every client, partner, and team member. Through collaboration, professional excellence, and positive therapeutic intervention, our mission is to provide **hope, healing, and inspiration** while strengthening the health and well-being of the communities we call home.

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