Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Expatiate Communications; Pasadena (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Expatiate Communications is seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide school-based therapy to K-12 students under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role is on-site in a calm, clinician-first environment with strong admin and leadership support.

Pay is $25.00 - $50.00 per hour DOE. Responsibilities include implementing therapy activities, training staff and parents, documenting progress for IEPs, and participating in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• State Board Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to complete satisfactory Live Scan background screening and TB clearance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Responsabilités

• Implement therapeutic activities to help students with sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and daily living activities.
• Provide training to school staff and parents on therapy goals integration into daily routines.
• Document student progress by maintaining detailed records for IEP reports.
• Collaborate with other professionals by participating in IEP meetings to support students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Formation

COTA license (State Board)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Why Join Us: If you’re looking for a role where you can do meaningful work without burnout, you’ve found it. We’ve built a stress-free, clinician-first environment that removes unnecessary barriers so you can focus on what you do best—supporting students and making a real impact. Our team is backed by strong administrative, technical, and leadership support, ensuring you’re never working alone.

About Expatiate Communication, Inc.

Expatiate Communications is a management consulting firm specializing in special education. We partner with school districts, COEs, state agencies, and families to strengthen instruction, services, staffing, compliance, and operations. Our work focuses on delivering high-quality, sustainable special education programs that improve outcomes for students with disabilities by meeting IEP needs and building capacity across educator teams.

Description

We are seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, providing specialized, school-based therapy to K-12 students with special needs.

Work Setting: School-Based

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour DOE

What You’ll Do:

• Implement therapeutic activities to help students with sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and daily living activities.
• Provide training to school staff and parents on how to incorporate therapy goals into daily routines.
• Document student progress by maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions for IEP reports.
• Collaborate with other professionals by participating in IEP meetings to support students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• State Board Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to complete satisfactory Live Scan background screening and TB clearance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, geography, and other job-related reasons. Expatiate Communications is an equal-opportunity employer. Expatiate Communications considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.