25/26 SY Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - (COTA)

Rio Rancho Public Schools • Rio Rancho, NM

11d

About The Position

This is a Short Term job posting for the 2025-2026 School Year. RRPS- Special Services Department 190-day contract Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy; Satisfied all requirements as set forth by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.; Licensure with the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and Board of Examiners Licensure in New Mexico; and Will need to file a signed statement of supervision by the Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for supervision. Essential job responsibilities: Evaluates referred students in the areas of neuromuscular, sensory processing, perceptual motor skills, postural reflexes, self-care and needs for adaptive devices and equipment; Works with all exceptionalities identified in accordance with state regulations; Participates in appropriate placement of students; Develops and implements individual educational plans geared to the student’s physical and psychosocial needs and facilitate the student’s ability to function and adapt to the educational program; Maintains working relationship with classroom teachers and parents to assure follow through of therapy goals in classroom and home; Participates in meetings pertinent to the student’s therapy needs; Provides consultative services to teachers and parents pertaining to occupational therapy maintains documentation of student performance and progress in reaching treatment goals; and Performs other duties as assigned. Work Hours: Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be required as scheduled by School Principal. Application Procedure: The following documents must be attached to complete this application: One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university Copy of Professional License Equal Opportunity Employer https://www.rrps.net/page/salaries

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Satisfied all requirements as set forth by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
• Licensure with the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and Board of Examiners Licensure in New Mexico
• Will need to file a signed statement of supervision by the Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for supervision
• One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university
• Copy of Professional License

Responsibilities

• Evaluates referred students in the areas of neuromuscular, sensory processing, perceptual motor skills, postural reflexes, self-care and needs for adaptive devices and equipment
• Works with all exceptionalities identified in accordance with state regulations
• Participates in appropriate placement of students
• Develops and implements individual educational plans geared to the student’s physical and psychosocial needs and facilitate the student’s ability to function and adapt to the educational program
• Maintains working relationship with classroom teachers and parents to assure follow through of therapy goals in classroom and home
• Participates in meetings pertinent to the student’s therapy needs
• Provides consultative services to teachers and parents pertaining to occupational therapy maintains documentation of student performance and progress in reaching treatment goals
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree