School-Based COTA | Tolleson, Avondale

Looking for a school-based therapy position where you feel supported valued and part of a collaborative team Whether youre an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or just beginning your career Mariposa Therapy Services offers meaningful work mentorship and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

As a therapist-led multidisciplinary organization we partner with public and charter schools throughout the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area to provide evidence-based occupational therapy services that help students participate learn and thrive.

At Mariposa school-based therapy is about more than complianceits about empowering students through creative strengths-based intervention while building lasting relationships with educators families and school communities.

Current hiring is focused on school-based opportunities in Central Phoenix and Tolleson. Additional opportunities may become available throughout the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area based on school needs and therapist preference.

The compensation examples below reflect full-time school opportunities.

• COTA: Competitive compensation based on education experience assignment and district placement.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• W-2 employment with benefits eligibility paid sick time 401(k) CEUs and therapist support.

Compensation may vary based on school district geographic assignment experience and role responsibilities.

• Therapist-led leadership that understands school caseloads documentation and collaboration with educational teams
• Consistent supportive OT supervision because COTAs deserve more than the minimum required oversight. We believe in supporting therapists in the field with accessible guidance collaboration and feedback
• Long-standing school partnerships with established district relationships throughout the Phoenix metro area
• Clinical autonomy supported by experienced leaders and collaborative school teams
• Multidisciplinary collaboration alongside SLPs PTs educators and special education teams
• Technology that supports clinicians including AI-assisted documentation tools and workflow innovations that reduce administrative burden
• Dedicated administrative support for scheduling compliance and onboarding
• Opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules designed to support work-life balance

• Structured Onboarding: Mentorship and leadership support designed to set you up for success from day one
• Professional Growth: Paid CEUs ongoing development opportunities and specialty learning pathways
• Therapist-Led Culture: Work alongside experienced clinicians who value collaboration creativity and meaningful student outcomes

• Employer-paid medical insurance (eligibility applies)
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Safe Harbor 3% employer contribution (eligibility applies)
• Professional development funding
• Unlimited web-based CEU platform
• Therapy supplies and standardized assessment materials provided
• Dedicated administrative support
• Company-sponsored events and community engagement opportunities

• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services that support student participation and educational access.
• Utilize creative engaging and strengths-based intervention strategies to support students with diverse developmental needs including autistic and neurodiverse learners.
• Work in partnership with the supervising OT to support caseload management track student data prepare materials contribute to IEP and MET documentation and participate in team meetings within the COTAs scope of practice.
• Collaborate with teachers families and school teams to develop practical strategies that promote participation and independence throughout the school day.
• Partner with multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated student-centered services.
• Complete timely documentation progress reports and IEP-related documentation using technology designed to support clinician efficiency.
• Establish positive collaborative relationships with students families educators and colleagues.
• Comply with district policies and applicable state and federal regulations governing school-based therapy services.
• COTAs provide services under appropriate supervision in accordance with Arizona licensure requirements Arizona Department of Health Services regulations and professional board standards.
• Opportunities are available for student mentorship and clinical education as appropriate to discipline licensure and experience.

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
• Arizona OT license (or ability to obtain)
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• New graduates encouraged to apply

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Arizona COTA license (or ability to obtain)
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• New graduates encouraged to apply