Now Hiring: 2026–2027 School Year | Full-Time COTA | Phoenix Area
Therapist-Led | W-2 Stability | 100% Paid Medical
Hourly Pay (W-2, full benefits)
Estimated school-year earnings of $46,080 - $54,720, based on a full-time school schedule.
Collaborative Schools. Clinical Support. Long-Term Team.
Mariposa Therapy Services is a multidisciplinary, clinician-led pediatric therapy organization serving schools across the Greater Phoenix region.
Are you looking for a place where your skills make a daily impact, your team feels like family, and your work is valued and supported? At Mariposa Therapy, you’ll find exactly that.
We are actively interviewing for a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support school-based services in the Phoenix Area for the 2026–2027 school year. With such a strong collaborative foundation, you’ll be stepping into a supportive school environment that welcomes our therapists as an integral part of their community.
Why COTAs Choose Mariposa:
- W2 Employment
- $400 Professional Perk Fund
- 100% Company PAID Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 100% Company PAID Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Time
- 401K with 3% Profit Sharing
- Paid subscription to 24/7 Unlimited CEU platform
- All therapy supplies provided
- Consistent school-year schedule- enjoy fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks while still building a rewarding career.
- Predictable caseloads
- Onsite supervising OT support and mentorship
- Stability & reputation – Mariposa has proudly been women-owned, therapist-led, and Arizona-grown since 2009.
What Sets Mariposa Apart:
Therapist-Led Organization
Mariposa was founded by speech-language pathologists and continues to be clinician-led, ensuring therapy decisions prioritize students and therapists.
Strong Multidisciplinary Team
Work alongside SLPs, OTs, PTs, and school teams within long-standing district partnerships.
Established School Programs
Our school teams are well-integrated and supported, with administrative coordination for scheduling, compliance, and documentation.
Supportive Supervision
COTAs work with onsite supervising OTs and experienced clinical leaders to support therapy planning, documentation, and professional development.
Position Details:
- Role: Certified Occupational Assistant (COTA)
- Setting: School-Based
- Primary Location: Phoenix Area
- Employment Type: Full-Time W-2
- School Calendar Schedule
About Mariposa Therapy Services
Mariposa Therapy Services is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy organization headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, providing services in schools, outpatient clinics, and community settings throughout the Valley. Our culture is built around collaboration, clinical growth, and long-term relationships with families, schools, and therapists.
Headquarters: Tempe, AZ | Serving the Greater Phoenix Area
Phone: 480-374-4341
Email: careers@mariposatherapyservices.com
Website: www.mariposatherapyservices.com
Mariposa Therapy Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
