Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24-$36/hr

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Job Description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Occupational Therapist Assistant will be responsible for providing social-emotional services for students who require additional support to thrive in school. They will deliver high-quality services as provided by SESI, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional Therapist who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students? Join us at SESI Schools, where we are proving what is possible for students with unique needs. We offer

  • Competitive salary range $24-$36/hour candidates with experience should expect to come in at the mid-range.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K matching
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,625
  • Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth

Responsibilities

Assess each new student and evaluate OT needs

Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding the inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program.

Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to teachers and parents that can be incorporated into the classroom/home.

  • Consult on IEPs and provided required documentation of students’ needs and supports.
  • Monitor and manage the handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in any applicable techniques.
  • Provide group therapy interventions for K-8th grade classes.
  • Assess and evaluate all students’ needs for individual or small group OT sessions.
  • Attend parent/teacher meetings for students’ receiving OT as needed.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

COTA license

Posted Salary Range

USD $24.00 - USD $36.00 /Hr.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Student assessmentIEP consultationHandwriting curriculumClassroom support

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (389 salary observations; 883 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,660 salary observations; 25,593 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top OTA Jobs

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$24.5-$36.4/hr
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$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Moline

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$154k
Typical market rent
$1,061/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Specialized Education Services

Education Administration Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401K Matching
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,625
Continued Training and Mentorship