Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -.4875 FTE (19.5 hrs. weekly)

Union School District; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 63.000 - 95.000; Part-time

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Union School District in San Jose, California seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a 0.4875 FTE position (~19.5 hours/week). Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will provide therapy services to students in classrooms across sites and assist with day-to-day therapy duties.

You will support treatment plan implementation, contribute to data collection, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and the Health care team.

Competenze

• 1 year full-time experience implementing occupational therapy plans.
• Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a COTA.
• High school diploma or equivalency or GED.

Mansioni

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students.
• Assist the therapist with data collection and IEP preparation.
• Support development and implementation of treatment goals.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating therapy sessions with classroom teachers.

Conoscenze

Occupational therapy skills

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

COTA certification

Strumenti

Therapy equipment

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -.4875 FTE (19.5 hrs. weekly)

Union School District DISTRICT OFFICE - SAN JOSE, California Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Union School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5927883

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2025

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides therapy services to special education students in classrooms at various school site locations. This position will assist the Occupational Therapist on a day-to-day basis and will perform services to students as outlined in the treatment plans.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides direct occupational therapy services to students;
• Conducts assessment activities in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist for IEP preparation;
• Assists the Occupational Therapist with data collection and various assessment instruments;
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in the development of treatment goals for students;
• Implements intervention plans as outlined by the Occupational Therapist;
• Utilizes intervention tools and materials under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• Responds to requests for services from classroom teachers;
• Substitutes for the Occupational Therapist when absences occur, as treatment schedules allow;
• Collaborates with health care team, teachers, students, and parents;
• Maintains equipment and supplies;
• Maintains student records and files;
• Attends meetings.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience implementing occupational therapy intervention plans;
• Skill in the implementation of occupational therapy plans; utilizing various assessment instruments;
• Knowledge of strategies and tools used in the implementation of occupational therapy plans;
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written and manual communication form, establish and maintain effective working relationships, meet established deadlines, work on a variety of tasks simultaneously, work independently, work at a variety of locations;
• Physical Abilities include sitting for extended periods, talking/hearing, fine manual dexterity, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year full-time experience implementing occupational therapy intervention plans. Verifiable, supervised experience as a volunteer in a school or related organizational activity may be substituted for the work experience on an equal time basis; 2. Possession of a valid certificate by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; 3. Possession of a high school diploma (or its equivalency) or higher or possession of a GED.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Demonstrated experience utilizing pediatric sensory-integration techniques; 2. One (1) year of full-time employment experience in a California school district or County Office of Education.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

School environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information;

Sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk;

Lift up to 20 pounds;

Carry up to 20 pounds;

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate therapy equipment;

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to utilize therapy equipment;

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time while working with students;

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students;

Carrying, pushing or pulling wheelchairs, mobility toys and other equipment;

Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects and adaptive equipment.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$45.86 to $69.29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > OT Assistant

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Johanna Reveno , Senior Sp. Ed. Technician
• District Office
• Phone: [phone] xt. 44208
• Email: [e-mail]