Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Lake County School District in Florida is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver school-based OT services across multiple campuses. This itinerant role requires travel within the county and collaboration with ESE staff to support students with disabilities and those who are gifted.

Starting salary is commensurate with experience. The district emphasizes equal opportunity employment and reserves accommodations per the ADA.

Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification with the FL Dept. of Health is required.
• Ability to travel between school sites within Lake County.
• Eligibility to work in the United States / citizenship or visa status as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students in school settings.
• Collaborate with Exceptional Student Education staff, teachers and families.
• Work as an itinerant OT serving multiple school sites with regional travel.

Skills

COTA Certification

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification (FL DOH)

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lake County School District (FL) Exceptional Student Education - Tavares, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Lake County School District (FL)

Job Details

Job ID: 5847881

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Job Description:

Additional Job Information

Exceptional Student Education Department

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Lake County School's ESE Department. We are excited about your interest in joining our team. As a team, we strive to ensure the needs of all students with disabilities and students who are gifted are met to create and maintain an environment for success in all of our schools. If you have that same desire, we encourage you to apply and give us an opportunity to meet with you.

We welcome an opportunity to review your application for the position of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. This is an Itinerant position serving students in school sites grouped by region. Some In-County Travel is required. Part Time and/or Full Time will be considered. This position requires a valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification with the FL Dept. of Health.

If you have additional questions about the position, pleasereach out to the hiring manager at the school/department to which you are applying, as noted below in this job posting.

Starting salary for new or returning hires is commensurate with relevant education and experience.

Note: This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship.

Veterans' Preference Information

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application beforesubmitting, in order for the district to consider your request.

The Lake County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Lake County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position Type: 8 Hours Per Day

Salary: $19.31 to $22.41 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > OT Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Lyford , ESE Admin. Coordinator
• Exceptional Student Education
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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