Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Specialized Education Services • Moline, IL

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About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide services for students who need additional support to thrive in school. The role delivers high-quality services, collaborates with school personnel and families, and supports students in reaching their potential.

The Occupational Therapist Assistant assesses students’ occupational therapy needs, monitors therapy programs, and supports educational staff and families in incorporating appropriate techniques into students’ programs. The position provides group and individual or small-group therapy services for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The listed salary range is $24–$36 per hour; candidates with experience should expect to come in at the mid-range.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• COTA license.

Responsibilities

• Assess each new student and evaluate occupational therapy needs.
• Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff on incorporating appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into educational programs.
• Educate teachers and parents, verbally or in writing, and demonstrate therapy techniques that can be used in the classroom or at 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 classes from kindergarten through eighth grade.
• 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

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage 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