Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Rosamond, CA

ProCare Therapy; Rosamond (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Structured school-year schedule

Job summary

ProCare Therapy seeks a motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support K-12 students during a maternity leave coverage period in California. You will travel between district sites to deliver therapy per IEPs, document progress, and collaborate with teachers and families to foster functional skills.

The role emphasizes independent work within a supportive, education-focused environment, with a structured school-year schedule and potential benefits.

Qualifications

• Current California COTA license required.
• Experience with school-aged children (K-12) preferred.
• Willingness to travel to multiple school locations within the district.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions according to IEPs and supervising OTs.
• Document progress and maintain accurate records for educational teams.
• Work across multiple sites and support student independence and classroom participation.
• Collaborate with school staff to create accessible learning environments.

Skills

COTA license

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

COTA license (CA)

Job description

Discover an enriching contract opportunity supporting students as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a dynamic educational environment. Youll be instrumental in assisting students from kindergarten through 12th grade, covering a maternity leave through the end of the school year. This role is a rewarding chance to impact a diverse caseload of approximately 50 students across multiple sites within the district, fostering skills for life and learning.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in California
• Experience working with school-aged children (K-12) is highly preferred
• Ability to manage and travel to different school locations within the district; itinerant experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with teachers, staff, and families
• Comfort working independently while following plans developed in conjunction with Occupational Therapists

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions according to students IEPs and the supervising OTs direction
• Document progress, maintain accurate records, and communicate with the educational team
• Work flexibly across multiple sites, meeting the needs of students throughout the district
• Support students in developing functional skills to increase independence and classroom participation
• Collaborate with school staff to create and maintain accessible learning environments

Benefits & Perks:

• Gain fulfilling experience working with a varied K-12 caseload
• Work 35 engaged hours per week on a structured school-year schedule
• Opportunity to build your skillset in a supportive, education-focused contract role

If you are a motivated COTA ready to empower students and support their learning journey.

Compensation for this position ranges from $23.67 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.