Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
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Job description
Join EDU-AIDs as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – School-Based in Bethel, Connecticut, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35 - $40/hour.
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Benefits package available
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join EDU-AIDs as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – School-Based.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement treatment plans and provide direct therapy services to students in individual and group settings. They will also collaborate with teachers and staff to document progress and adapt classroom environments to support student goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in an Occupational Therapy Assistant program and possess a current Connecticut COTA license. Experience in school or pediatric settings is preferred along with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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