Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Southern Oregon Education Service District; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Orthopedic Impairment Program. This location-based role serves primarily K-12 students within the Eagle Point School District, focusing on delivering school-based occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

You will support program development, collect progress data, attend IEP meetings as needed, and work with families and classroom staff to enhance student access

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credential required.

Responsibilities

• Assists occupational/physical therapist with monitoring levels of functioning and progress toward goals.
• Adapts school and classroom environment, tools, and materials under supervision to improve student access to learning.
• Assists in the development and implementation of therapy programs.
• Collects and records data on therapy programs.
• Maintains communication with the therapist regarding student progress and equipment effectiveness.
• Assists in design, modification and procurement of adaptive equipment.
• Attends IFSP/IEP meetings as appropriate and completes billing documentation.
• Manages student behavior during therapy.
• Makes home visits as necessary.
• Respects confidential information.
• Maintains regular attendance to ensure continuity of service.
• Performs duties in a professional manner.
• Establishes cooperative relationships with SOESD staff and stakeholders.
• Participates in trainings and professional development.
• Participates in team meetings.

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant JobID: 2355

• Position Type: Special Education Support Staff - Classified/ Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant


• Date Posted: 8/20/2026


• Location: Jackson County (High-Needs School)

The Orthopedic Impairment Program at Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and collaborative Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. This position is location-based and serves primarily K-12 students in the Eagle Point School District. The beauty of the area, along with many outdoor and cultural opportunities, offers an ideal work/life balance. If you are passionate about working with students to improve their access to learning through school-based therapy, are an excellent team player and communicator, and are looking for a work environment that is professional, positive, and intrinsically motivating, this job is for you!

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Position Goal:

To support the licensed occupational therapist in delivering appropriate school-based therapy services to eligible students under the direct supervision of the licensed therapist. These services may include assessing progress, training and assistance with program development and implementation, data collection, consultation, accessing adaptive materials and attendance at IEP meetings

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists occupational/physical therapist with monitoring levels of functioning and progress toward goals.


• Adapts school and classroom environment, tools, and materials under the supervision of the occupational/physical therapist for the purpose of improving student access to learning.


• Assists the occupational/physical therapist in the development and implementation of therapy programs.


• Collects and records data on therapy programs.


• Maintains on-going communication with the occupational/physical therapist regarding student progress, status of therapy equipment and effectiveness of occupational/physical therapy programs.


• Assists occupational/physical therapist in design, modification, adaptation and procurement of adaptive equipment.


• Attends required IFSP/IEP meetings as appropriate, completes OI billing documentation, writes progress notes.


• Manages student behavior during therapy.


• Makes home visits as necessary.


• Respects confidential information.


• Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve the continuity of service delivery for the program.


• Performs duties in a manner reasonably expected and generally recognized by the profession.


• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, education agency representatives and other stakeholders


• Participate in trainings and professional development.


• Participate in team meetings, and other