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

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Opportunity for summer compensation

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 Schools is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to support student therapy services across district facilities. You will travel between schools to assist licensed therapists and deliver targeted interventions under supervision.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, hold a current COTA license, and can collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• This position travels between schools.
• Provide therapy assistant support under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Student Support Services (Licensed)/ Therapist Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/31/2026
• Date Available: August 2026
• Job ID: 2789
• Hours: 8.0 hrs/day

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 August 4, 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.