Position Overview:

We are seeking an OTR or COTA to help with  school – based work in Asheville, North Carolina.  Opportunity for full time work as well as maternity leave coverage. We need COTAs and OTRs with an adventurous spirit and love for children. Experience in the schools preferred, but we can mentor/train a clinical pediatric occupational therapist/COTA that wants to gain experience working in the schools. This is also a great opportunity to add a great experience item to your resume.

Job Specifics:

The occupational therapist for this position will select and administer assessments and observations to students in accordance with their IEPs to help them thrive in every learning environment, develop evaluations and identify the next steps for student growth and well-being, assess student needs in their ongoing development, evaluate and provide intervention to students, maintain clear and organized records of each referred student, and closely collaborate with the Special Education team on student needs.

The occupational therapist/COTA shall clearly communicate with school leaders, teachers, and families about individual student’s progress and ways to assist student growth.

The OT/COTA candidate must have at least a bachelor’s degree in occupational and necessary licensing/certifications, in accordance with federal and state laws.

Required skills:

• Effective prioritization of tasks
• Effective and timely communication
• Student and team rapport building
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Comprehensive student evaluations (very well written reports/thorough)
• Detail-oriented documentation (reports, progress, notes)
• Intervention planning and implementation (direct and indirect)
• Progress monitoring
• Timeframe-compliant work completion
• Measurable goal writing
• Accommodation recommendations and implementation support

Useful Skills:

• Computer Basics – Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred
• Knowledge of NC Student Information System: ECATS.

Benefits of working with Junction of Function:

• Excellent Hourly Rate for this Contract Assignment
• Superior Mentorship Program
• Pay rate-based experience
• AOTA certified CEU provider with free access to CEU courses
• Professional resource and material library
• Annual stipend for state licensure fees
• Referral bonus
• Perks and Benefits
• Access to School-Based Occupational Therapy Assessments, VMI, DVPT-3 (Developmental test of Visual Perception-Third Edition), WRAVMA, (Wide Range Assessment of Visual Motor Abilities), The Print Tool. ETCH
• Clinical experts to guide you in serving students
• Support for cross licensing
• Schedule flexibility
• Enjoy holidays and summers off
• Paid weekend work for report writing
• Competitive hourly rate with weekly payments

Job Information/Qualifications:

• Children Served: Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School
• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• NCBOT Licensure required
• Ability to pass Background Check
• Professional Liability Insurance Required
• 2 years clinical experience providing therapy and evaluation services

·        Work Type: Contract-1099

·        Shift Type: Full-Time, 8.0 Hour Workdays, M-F

·        Start Date: January 14th, 2026

·        Work Setting: In person/Public School District Campus

·        Work Sites:   Full-Time Opportunity Asheville, North Carolina

• This is a 6-month position

·        Assessment:

Collaborate with SLP/OT/School Psychologist to participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (IEP) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment, data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students eligible for Occupational Therapy services.