What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Aspire Bay Area 2025-26 School Year position at Aspire Public Schools - San Mateo County?
Now Accepting Applications for Immediate Opportunities and for the 2025-26 School Year
Behind every successful student is a passionate and dedicated team. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to provide educationally related occupational therapy services to identified special education students according to the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan. Provides training and consultation to staff and parents and/or direct services to assist students with conditions which are mentally, physically, developmentally or emotionally disabling. These services are designed to allow students to benefit from their basic educational program.
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Competencies:
Child growth and development;
Practice of occupational therapy as applied to children and youth;
Strategies and methodologies used in educational settings;
Special education law relative to occupational therapy services;
Current theories and best practices in the application of occupational therapy techniques;
Functioning of adaptive equipment, assistive technology and special equipment as it applies to occupational therapy services.
Work independently with appropriate supervision;
Perform task analysis of underlying treatment components to address IEP goals and implement appropriate intervention strategies;
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing;
Work effectively with parents, community and education colleagues;
Function as a positive, contributing member of an educational team in a professional manner;
Optimize a work schedule that involves multiple locations and organize and prioritize responsibilities
Minimum educational level:
Graduation from accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Experience required:
2 years experience working with children with disabilities ages 4 to 18 in an occupational therapy or educational setting is preferred.
Work authorization requirements:
Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years).
Salary : $38 - $68
