Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Specialized Education Services • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide social-emotional services for students who require additional support to thrive in school. The role delivers high-quality services and collaborates with school personnel and families to support students and their success. The position serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade and provides group and individual or small-group occupational therapy interventions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• COTA license.

Responsibilities

• Assess each new student and evaluate occupational therapy needs.
• Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff about including appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies in educational programs.
• Teach and demonstrate therapy techniques verbally or in writing to teachers and parents for use in the classroom or home.
• Consult on IEPs and provide required documentation of students’ needs and supports.
• Monitor and manage the handwriting and keyboarding curriculum, and train staff and parents in applicable techniques.
• Provide group therapy interventions for kindergarten through eighth-grade classes.
• Assess and evaluate students’ needs for individual or small-group occupational therapy sessions.
• Attend parent-teacher meetings for students receiving occupational therapy as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $24–$36 per hour; candidates with experience should expect to come in at the mid-range.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,625.
• Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level