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Pediatric Developmental Services

School-Based COTA

Pay: $72,800/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Grayslake, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.

$32,019 / year median in Illinois

+8% projected growth

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School-Based COTA Pediatric Developmental Services - 4.3 Grayslake, IL Job Details Full-time $30 - $40 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time school-based Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) . Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to improve their lives through exceptional occupational therapy? If so, this may be the position for you! This COTA position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits .

Our benefits package includes:

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution Retirement Account with company matching Short Term Disability Unlimited CEUs Licensure reimbursement Materials Stipend Great Mentorship Program!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

State License as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) Bachelor's degree

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COTA

As a COTA you will spend your day helping improve the lives of children. Setting them up for success both in the school setting and beyond is meaningful work that builds a rewarding career! You will provide high-quality services to students based on their IEPs/504 plans. As a caring therapist, you determine their strengths and areas of concern in fine motor skills, handwriting, and other areas.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that would be right for this COTA position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen. For every therapist that works for us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program . We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits .