Job Description
INVO is looking for a motivated and collaborative
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support the delivery of occupational therapy services in our inclusive charter school setting in Lynn, MA. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help students develop the skills needed for success in the classroom and beyond. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a team that supports diverse learners in a nurturing and innovative educational environment.
For more than twenty years, Invo-Progressus has been providing therapeutic services that create better outcomes for children. The Invo-Progressus team is comprised of some of the nation’s most talented and influential education and therapy leaders all of whom have a keen understanding of how to meet the unique needs of school districts, children and families and help them succeed. We are committed to helping children and families, school leaders and clinicians achieve success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement occupational therapy treatment plans and interventions developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Provide direct services to students in individual, group, or classroom settings focused on fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and adaptive functioning.
- Assist with data collection and progress monitoring to inform service delivery and IEP updates.
- Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to integrate therapy goals into the school day.
- Support the use of adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and sensory tools as recommended by the OT.
- Document student performance, maintain session notes, and report observations to the OT.
- Participate in school-based meetings as needed and contribute to a positive, student-centered school climate.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Massachusetts license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
- Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Experience working with children or adolescents in educational or pediatric settings.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently under OT supervision.
Benefits:
- Licensure reimbursement
- Competitive compensation with flexible pay options
- Annual Professional Development stipend
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with a discretionary company match)
- Unlimited CEUs through the Progressus Pathways Learning Center
- Flexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent coverage
- Paid time off
- Professional Liability Coverage
- Professional membership stipend
- Unparalleled mentoring and support
- Many More!
INVO is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all business activities (e.g., recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, discipline and termination) without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and local law
