Temporary Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Temporary Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) JobID: 2075

• Position Type: Special Education Services/ Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/21/2025
• Location: Corporation
• Date Available: 03/10/2026

March 10, 2026 - May 20, 2026 Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Selected by: Board of School Trustees by Recommendation of the Superintendent and Directors and School Principal

Evaluated by: Director of Exceptional Needs and/or appropriate administrative personnel

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Needs, Occupational Therapist and/or appropriate administrative personnel

Terms of Employment: 180 Days (student days), no more than 27.5 hours per week, per their lane in the Classified Handbook, paid for out of the Federal Part B Special Education Grant

SUMMARY

To assist special education students with performing in the classroom to their maximal potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide services directly to students within the school setting as directed by the student's IEP.
• Provide consultation to teachers regarding students' IEP services in public and non-public school settings.
• Determine equipment needs for positioning or sensory processing within the classroom.
• Meet with Occupational Therapist on a regular basis for supervision and to discuss caseload issues/concerns.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with school personnel, students and parents.
• Promote good public relations for the School Corporation and community.
• Teach by example by exemplifying good moral conduct.
• Demonstrates professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactory with reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, licensure and ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• COTA License

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondences, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply general mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 6:50:02 PM CST.