Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - 8.0 hrs/day

Applitrack; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 School District is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for 8.0 hours per day. The role travels between schools to support student therapies and be part of the Student Support Services team.

Applicants must be licensed, a graduate of an accredited COTA program, and able to work well with diverse students and staff. Immediate availability is requested, with the position posted until filled.

Qualifications

• Licensed graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program
• Possess good human relations and communication skills

Responsibilities

• This position travels between schools.

Skills

Licensed graduate

Communication skills

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Champaign Unit 4 School District

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - 8.0 hrs/day JobID: 2925

• Position Type: Student Support Services (Licensed)/ Therapist Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/24/2026
• Date Available: Immediately

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Licensed graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program
• Possess good human relations and communication skills

Compensation

• The hourly wage for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Educational Support Professionals, which is available on our website. The District gives experienced employees up to 20 years of experience credit for service outside the District if it is directly related to their position. 100% of an employee's contributions to IMRF are currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board also pays 100% of employee-only health and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Dental is also available at competitive rates to interested employees. There are opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation during the regular school year and in the summer.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted anytime after September 28, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

Notes

• This positiontravels between schools.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.