2025-2026 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Special Education

School Year 2025-2026

The Montgomery County School Board in Virginia is now accepting applications for a Special Education Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position that is available in the division for the 2025-2026 school year.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works with students with disabilities to help them maintain their present level of functioning and gain the highest level of functional independence for educational access. The COTA provides occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.  Treatment includes, but is not limited to, treatment in self-help skills, play and leisure skills, sensory motor skills, cognitive skills, and the use of adaptations to increase independence. The COTA contributes and participates in assessment, intervention and documentation of therapy services provided.  The COTA may provide suggestions to teachers on ways to adapt the learning environment to remove obstacles challenging students with disabilities under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a registered occupational therapist assistant (COTA) certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Must be eligible to obtain licensure through the Virginia Department of Health Professions
• Have at least one year of practical experience in the area of occupational therapy
• Have experience and expertise in using technology in education
• Have experience in fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Have experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration and course work
• Have effective written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with parents and families
• Demonstrate the ability to work and collaborate with a team of other teachers
• Ability to be dependable and punctual

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Established pattern of good work attendance
• Adequate physical strength (ability to handle and lift students with severe physical disabilities)
• Experience with technology and equipment necessary for the needs of students
• Knowledge of routine occupational therapy practices

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY:  $37,702.22 - $67,917.70 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience (current salary scale may change due to 2025-2026 budget considerations)

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage 

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account. 

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100

Salary : $37,702 - $67,918