School-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) — Greenville, SC (Contract)

Reference #: BD-1397-02

Adelphi is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our school-based team in Taylors, South Carolina. You’ll work under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist to deliver both direct and consultative OT services that help students make meaningful progress toward their IEP goals. This is a one-year, on-site contract position that begins August 4, 2026.

Quick facts

• Profession: Therapy
• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Location: Taylors, South Carolina
• Facility type: School
• Job type: Contract (one year)
• Anticipated start date: August 4, 2026
• Service delivery: On-site across school locations
• Compensation: $40 per hour

What we’re looking for

• Associate’s degree or higher from an AOTA-approved occupational therapy program
• Valid South Carolina COTA license/certification
• Current NBCOT certification
• Minimum of three years’ experience in pediatric occupational therapy

What you’ll be doing

• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to students across school sites, following each student’s IEP and working under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Collaborate with the supervising OT and IEP team members to support student progress toward goals
• Complete required documentation in line with AOTA standards, state licensure, Medicaid, and District procedures
• Help implement the District’s occupational therapy program as a related service for students with disabilities
• Participate in school-based collaboration, consultation, and service planning as needed
• Serve as a clinical supervisor for assigned OTA college students, when applicable
• Coordinate with the Supervising Occupational Therapist, Lead Occupational Therapist, and Director of Speech Therapy about service delivery and student needs
• Maintain professional conduct and comply with District policies, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations
• Complete required training on District procedures and software after the vendor contract award
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff

If you’re passionate about supporting students in the school setting and enjoy working collaboratively to meet IEP goals, we’d love to hear from you.