Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - In-Person, Portland, Oregon School

Valley Speech Pathology is a therapist-owned company seeking a certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (OT) to provide in-person services within an Oregon school district. The value that guides our district relationships and our hiring is simple: provide extraordinary service and live an extraordinary life. View our website to learn more.

https://www.valleyspeechpathology.com/

Location:

Portland, Oregon

Position Details:

• Contract Type: Local Contract
• Schedule: 32 hours per week
• Dates: August 20, 2026 – December 18, 2026
• Setting: School-Based (In-Person)
• Pay Range: $36–$42 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Implement treatment plans and document student progress
• Support students in developing fine motor, sensory, and functional skills
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and therapy team
• Maintain compliance with IEPs and district documentation requirements

Requirements:

• Current Oregon OTA license
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred
• Ability to work in-person in Portland, Oregon
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Why Work with Valley Speech:

At Valley Speech Pathology, you work directly with the founder. No layers of management, no getting passed around. If something comes up, you have a clear line to someone who understands the work and can help solve it.

Our team is made up of therapists who genuinely enjoy what they do and care about doing it well. We focus on building placements that are a good fit so you can settle in, do your job, and not feel like you’re constantly adjusting to something new.

You also get the structure and systems that make the work smoother, without the downsides of a large company.

We’re building a team of therapists who stay year after year. If that’s what you’re looking for, we’d like to hear from you.

Education:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

License/Certification:

• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in Oregon
• NBCOT certification preferred