Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Stockton

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•Stockton, CA

9d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) partners with KIPP NorCal's team of Registered Occupational Therapists to deliver high-quality occupational therapy services that enable students with disabilities to access instruction and make progress toward their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. This role implements therapy plans, supports classroom participation, and maintains accurate documentation while working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist across multiple school sites. In this role, you own projects end-to-end with real autonomy over how the work gets done. You make day-to-day execution decisions and bring your manager in when something would change the project's direction or require resources beyond your scope.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, preferably in pediatric or school-based settings.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support students with disabilities.
Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Completion of all required clinical fieldwork.
Current California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification, maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of child development and the ability to distinguish typical and atypical developmental patterns.
Ability to implement occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist while maintaining compliance with California scope of practice requirements.
Strong organization, documentation, and time management skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams across diverse communities.
Proficiency using technology to document services, maintain student records, and manage schedules.
Must have a valid CA driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

School-based occupational therapy experience.
Experience supporting students with sensory processing, fine motor, visual motor, and activities of daily living needs.
Bilingual skills are valued.

Responsibilities

Implements occupational therapy interventions outlined in student IEPs so students make meaningful progress toward functional, academic, and developmental goals.
Executes individual and small-group therapy sessions under the supervision of the Registered Occupational Therapist to improve fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, and activities of daily living skills.
Coordinates therapy schedules, materials, and equipment to ensure services are delivered consistently across assigned school sites.
Documents student performance and therapy outcomes to provide accurate progress data for supervising Occupational Therapists and IEP reporting.
Tracks student participation, progress, and response to interventions to support ongoing instructional and therapeutic decision-making.
Implements approved behavior support strategies that promote student engagement and successful participation during therapy activities.
Partners with teachers and school staff to implement therapist-approved accommodations, adaptive equipment, and classroom strategies that increase student access to instruction.
Develops therapy materials and adapts instructional resources identified by the supervising Occupational Therapist to support student success in classroom environments.
Communicates student progress and implementation updates with school teams while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
Maintains accurate therapy records and student documentation that meet district, state, and organizational compliance requirements.
Supports occupational therapy screenings and assessments by preparing materials, collecting data, and assisting with administration under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Adheres to California Occupational Therapy regulations and works within the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant scope of practice at all times.
Other duties as assigned.