Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30,389

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone: 410-588-5238

Email: staffmanagement@hcps.org

hcps.org

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

Vacancy Announcement

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Infants & Toddlers Program

To provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

Duties And

Responsibilities

Include

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Implements occupational therapy services on an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) after completion of an evaluation and development of IFSP by a licensed occupational therapist.

Participates in the development and review of Individual Family Service Plans.

Collects data for progress monitoring of children’s development and family outcomes on IFSP.

Provides family coaching and support to families of children with IFSPs.

Collaborates with occupational therapist to conduct authentic assessments to support the development of family outcomes on an IFSP.

Completes necessary documents to ensure compliance with COMAR and IDEA as well as Medical Assistance.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Salary

Starting Salary for a COTA ($30,389).

Requirements

Successful completion of two-year college degree program for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Eligibility for licensure in the state of Maryland.

Experience working with young children.

Knowledge of technology applications such as Microsoft Word.

How to Apply

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at hcps.org. If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

Deadline

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled.

The Board of Education of Harford County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates. The Board of Education of Harford County encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Inquiries or concerns about your rights related to Title IX can be directed to our Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Eric Davis, at 102 South Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014, 410-588-5202, or TitleIX@hcps.org. Inquiries related to your rights under Title VI or Title VII can be directed to our Coordinator of Investigations, Ms.

Renee McGlothlin, at 410-809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org. Harford County Public Schools’ non-discrimination policy can be accessed here:

NON-Discrimination Policy

(hcps.org) and found on the HCPS website under Board of Education Policies and Procedures. Harford County Public Schools’ non-discrimination statement can be accessed here: NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

(hcps.org) and found on HCPS’ homepage.

Affirming Equal Employment in Principle and Practice

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

IFSP ImplementationAuthentic AssessmentCompliance Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (117 salary observations; 354 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 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 Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$30k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $29k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant at Harford County Public Schools a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top OTA Jobs

1 matches · ranked by pay
#1

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Adoration Health · Richmond, Virginia

$35-$40/hr

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Bel Air

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$400k≈ 13.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,085/mo≈ 82% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Harford County Public Schools

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Bel Air, MD
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