Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Cross Country Education • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a lasting impact in the lives of K-12 students as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)! Cross Country Education is hiring COTAs to support schools across Los Angeles. Enjoy autonomy in your role, while being part of a collaborative special education team. To accommodate retirement hour limits, we’ll match assignments to your availability. Enjoy a school year schedule with summers and school breaks off.

Requirements

• Valid California license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Any experience in school, pediatric clinic, or classroom settings

Nice To Haves

• New to the School Setting? Join Our COTA-in-Training Program! We offer a training program designed to support COTAs who are transitioning into the K-12 school setting. Be paired with a supervising OT for personalized coaching and weekly check-ins
• Get extra support during your first 1–2 months to build confidence

Responsibilities

• Report directly to a Cross Country Education Occupational Therapist
• Support students in developing, improving, or restoring functional skills
• Assist students in participating more fully in school-based activities
• Implement therapy plans and track student progress
• Travel to assigned school sites – We aim to minimize travel by assigning you to nearby school sites whenever we can

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($38 - $44 per hour) with weekly direct deposit
• Paid mileage and drive time for travel between school sites
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs (based on role and hours)
• Accrued sick/vacation time and paid holidays (based on role and hours)
• Materials for services and/or assessments provided
• Laptop stipend or company provided laptop
• Dedicated team to support you
• Career growth with individual coaching
• Referral bonuses of up to $2,000, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed