25/26 SY Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - (COTA)

Rio Rancho Public Schools; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools seeks an Occupational Therapist for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves evaluating students, developing educational plans, and providing therapist services in collaboration with educators and parents, all aimed at enhancing student adaptability and functionality within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensure with the NM PED and Board of Examiners necessary.
• Must file a signed statement of supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates referred students in various sensory and motor skill areas.
• Develops and implements individual educational plans.
• Provides consultative services to parents and teachers.

Skills

Evaluating students

Developing educational plans

Maintaining documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensure with NM PED

Job description

This job posting is for the 2025-2026 school year

RRPS- Special Services Department

190-day contract

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Satisfied all requirementsas set forth by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
• Licensure with the NM PED and Board of Examiners Licensure in New Mexico.
• Will need to file a signed statement of supervision by the Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for supervision.

Essential job responsibilities:

• Evaluates referred students in the areas of neuromuscular, sensory processing, perceptual motor skills, postural reflexes, self-care and needs for adaptive devices and equipment. Works with all exceptionalities identified in accordance with state regulations. Participates in appropriate placement of students; develops and implements individual educational plans geared to the student’s physical and psychosocial needs and facilitate the student’s ability to function and adapt to the educational program.
• Maintains working relationship with classroom teachers and parents to assure follow through of therapy goals in classroom and home;
• Participates in meetings pertinent to the student’s therapy needs
• Provides consultative services to teachers and parents pertaining to occupational therapy maintains documentation of student performance and progress in reaching treatment goals
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be

required as scheduled by School Principal.

Application Procedure:

The following documents must be attached to complete this application:

• One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university
• Copy of Professional License

An Equal Opportunity employer

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