Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [83402]

Onward Education; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Education is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support students in a school-based setting in Dane County, Wisconsin. The COTA will work under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to help students develop sensory, motor, social, executive functioning, and self-regulation skills.

Responsibilities include providing therapy services, supporting IEP goals, maintaining progress notes, collaborating with teachers and staff, and

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for WI School OTA license (Code 0052).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with students, families and staff.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services under supervision of an OTR.
• Support sensory strategies, executive functioning, social skills, and motor development.
• Assist with implementing IEP goals and treatment plans.
• Maintain treatment records and progress notes.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school staff.
• Provide classroom intervention strategies and staff training as needed.
• Support and troubleshoot assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Implement student-specific plans for regulation and social skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Student-centered approach

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies

Wisconsin DPI School OTA license (Code 0052) eligibility

Tools

Assistive technology

Educational technology

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Dane County, Wisconsin

Position Type: Full-Time | School-Based

Onward Education is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support students in a school-based setting. The COTA will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to help students develop sensory, motor, social, executive functioning, and self-regulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OTR.
• Support students with sensory strategies, executive functioning, social skills, and fine and gross motor development.
• Assist with implementing IEP goals and treatment plans.
• Provide direct and consultative support to students.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and progress notes.
• Collect and analyze data related to student IEP goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other school staff.
• Provide classroom intervention strategies and staff training as needed.
• Support and troubleshoot assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Implement student-specific plans for cognitive regulation, social skill development, and self-regulation.
• Facilitate social interactions, skill development, and small-group activities.
• Provide individualized support through prompting, behavior replacement, and regulation strategies.
• Assist with student medical needs as required.
• Support students and paraprofessionals as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Special Education Director.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction School Occupational Therapist Assistant license (Code 0052).
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, families, and other professionals.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy practices and educational strategies.
• Ability to use computers, assistive technology, and other technology to support student needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, and move throughout the school environment.
• Ability to assist students with physical and behavioral needs.
• May occasionally be required to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise and frequent interaction with students and staff.