2025-2026 CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (COTA)

Isaac School District; Unterseen; Vor Ort; CHF 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An educational institution in Switzerland is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide direct service to students with various disabilities. The role involves adapting the classroom environment, implementing therapeutic activities, and maintaining equipment to support individual educational plans (IEPs). Successful candidates will have a relevant degree and current Occupational Therapy license, along with strong communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on student life.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups.
• Flexibility to independently work in various circumstances.
• Maintaining confidentiality and establishing effective relationships.

Aufgaben

• Adapts school environment for improving student functioning.
• Implements therapeutic activities under OT supervision.
• Provides direct Occupational Therapy services according to IEP goals.

Kenntnisse

Adhering to safety practices

Operating equipment used in Occupational Therapy

Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Communication with diverse groups

Student behavior management skills

Ausbildung

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistance program

Tools

Occupational Therapy equipment

Jobbeschreibung

2025-2026 CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (COTA) JobID: 2450

• Position Type: Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 6/13/2025
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year

Position Description

The job of a Classified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) was established for the purpose of providing educationally relevant Occupational Therapy services to students suffering from a variety of cognitive, emotional, and/or physical illnesses or disabilities according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and under direction of a registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). This job reports to the Occupational Therapist and/or Support Services Director. CLASSIFICATION: Classified.

Principal Duties

• Adapts school and classroom environment, tools and materials under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist for the purpose of improving student functioning and facilitating student access to curricular and instructional activities.
• Implements therapeutic activities and instructs students for the purpose of providing appropriate care to students and/or supporting the student’s IEP plan for use in the classroom under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintains treatment equipment and supplies in clean and proper working condition for the purpose of implementing motor/therapy goals.
• presents information (i.e., student performance data, clinical feedback, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to the supervisor.
• Provides direct Occupational Therapy services according to IEP goals for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established practices and procedures.
• Provides services at multiple work sites for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.
• Researches resources and methods (i.e., intervention activities) for the purpose of determining the appropriate activities for addressing students’ functional needs and goals.
• Attends professional development training for the purpose of improving Occupational Therapy skills as required by the Arizona Occupational Therapy Board.
• Keeps log with COTA/OTR supervisor signatures for the purpose of documenting OTR supervision as required by Arizona Occupational Therapy rules and regulations.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Skills: Adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in Occupational Therapy; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge: Basic math calculations using fractions, percent’s and/or ratios; compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions and solve practical problems; student behavior management skills; adaptive equipment; and Occupational Therapy models, practices, and theories.
• Ability: Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; utilize a variety of job-related equipment; flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; problem solving to identify issues and create action plans; attentiveness to detail; communication with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; displaying tact and courtesy; being empathetic and nonjudgmental; establishing and maintaining effective relationships, especially with students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistance program

Required License / Certification

• Current Arizona license to practice Occupational Therapy
• Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of insurability

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 5:36:46 PM CST.