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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Schoolforce Solutions Inc
Surprise, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

We are looking for a talented Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)   to join our team for the school year.

Responsibilities would include :

  • Provide screening and assessments
  • Provide direct occupational therapy services to students under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
  • Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans to support students' motor skills, sensory processing, and functional independence.
  • Work with students in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings to improve fine motor skills, handwriting, self-care tasks, and sensory regulation.
  • Support students in developing adaptive behaviors to enhance participation in school activities.
  • Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and other therapists to integrate therapy strategies into the classroom.
  • Communicate regularly with OTs, teachers, and parents to monitor student progress.
  • Provide training and resources to teachers and staff on adaptive equipment, sensory strategies, and accommodations.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by providing input on student needs and progress.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, progress reports, and student responses.
  • Participate in IEP meetings, student evaluations, and re-evaluations as needed.
  • Support students with positioning, mobility, and use of assistive technology to improve access to learning.
  • Recommend and implement modifications to classroom environments to enhance student participation.
  • Assist in adapting materials, tools, and instructional methods to fit students’ motor and sensory needs.

Required Qualifications :

  • Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
  • Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • Arizona state licensure through the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
  • Benefits :

  • Competitive Pay : We negotiate on your behalf to ensure you get a pay package that fits your needs.
  • Work-Life Balance : Enjoy contracts up to 40 hours per week, unlike salaried positions, you would be paid time 1.5 for anything approved over 40 hours by your supervisor.
  • Dedicated Support : Our dedicated Relationship Manager is there with you every step of the way to ensure you have what you need
  • Flexibility Post-Contract : Options to extend your contract, convert to a permanent position, or explore new opportunities.
  • Personal Time Off : Accrue paid time off for every hour worked
  • Paid Holidays : 6 Paid holidays : Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Presidents Day and Memorial Day.
  • Material Reimbursement : Reimbursement of $250.00 for any supplies purchased for your classroom
  • Professional Development : We offer a reimbursement of $500.00 towards professional development this can include : CEU’s, licensing fees, etc
  • Insurance Coverage :

  • Medical, dental, and vision are offered
  • Continued insurance coverage over the summer is optional for the employee.
  • Retirement Savings :

  • A 4% 401(k) match to help you plan for the future.
  • Why Work With Us?

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