Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Location: Philadelphia, PA Employment type: Full-Time (Monday-Friday) Salary:  Based on education and experience At the heart of our work are our core values —  integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support  — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day. Join Green Tree School & Services, a division of New Story Schools, where we help students with emotional or autism support needs thrive. As an Approved Private School (APS), we provide full-time placements and a whole-child approach, offering therapies, counseling, and nursing alongside specialized education. With enrichment in the arts, community engagement, and job-readiness training, we prepare students for success in school and life. Why Join Us? Salary - Based on education and experience. Weekday Schedule  – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required. Paid School Breaks & Time Off  – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset. Comprehensive Benefits  – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA). Financial Perks  – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance. Professional Development  – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles. Supportive Team  – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events. Make an Impact  – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment Your Role as a COTA: Implement individualized IEP goals and objectives to support fine motor skills, perceptual motor skills, self-care, sensory integration, play activities, and neuromuscular function. Provide occupational therapy interventions that address student needs and encourage progress. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, related service professionals, school district personnel, outside service providers, and families to design and deliver appropriate services. Apply behavior management strategies, demonstrating knowledge of student privileges and responsibilities. Complete and submit quarterly Progress Reports, providing updates to parents/guardians and school districts. Manage occupational therapy supplies and equipment, ordering additional supplies or sensory devices as needed/requested. Travel to multiple school locations as necessary, maintaining daily billing logs aligned with IEP service guidelines Required Qualifications: Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with child, parent/guardian, multidisciplinary team members, and other personnel involved in child’s educational/behavioral program. Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents. Must have strong communication and problem-solving skills. Must display a professional appearance and demeanor. Must hold valid PA Occupational Therapy Assistant professional license Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today! At Green Tree Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!