Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in San Jose, CA

Soliant; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Soliant is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join a school-based team in the San Jose area. This contract role runs ASAP through the end of the school year, with a three-day-per-week, six-hour-per-day schedule (8:15 a.m.

– 2:40 p.m.) across multiple district sites. You will support OTs with assessment, treatment planning, and intervention for students, while documenting progress and collaborating with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Current certification and licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA).
• Previous experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to support multiple OTs and diverse caseloads.
• Ability to travel between district sites as needed.
• Enthusiasm for working with children and school staff in a supportive, educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic activities and interventions under the supervision of occupational therapists.
• Assist with documentation, progress monitoring, and maintaining records.
• Collaborate with OTs to modify activities and supports based on student needs.
• Facilitate effective communication between educators, therapy staff, and families.
• Promote student independence and participation in the educational setting.

Skills

COTA certification

School-based experience

Collaboration skills

Travel between sites

Enthusiasm for working with children

Job description

Step into a rewarding opportunity as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) with a dynamic education team in the San Jose area. This contract role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by supporting occupational therapists across multiple sites, enhancing the educational experiences and outcomes for students needing OT services.

This role runs ASAP through the end of the school year, with a schedule of three days per week, six hours a day (8:15 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.), allowing for a balanced work-life rhythm. You'll be instrumental in providing hands-on support to OTs, contributing to the assessment, treatment planning, and intervention for students across the district.

Key Qualifications:

• Current certification and licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
• Previous experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to support multiple OTs and diverse caseloads
• Ability to travel between district sites as needed
• Enthusiasm for working with children and school staff in a supportive, educational environment

Responsibilities:

• Implement therapeutic activities and interventions under the supervision of occupational therapists
• Assist with documentation, progress monitoring, and maintaining records
• Collaborate with OTs to modify activities and supports based on student needs
• Facilitate effective communication between educators, therapy staff, and families
• Promote student independence and participation in the educational setting

Compensation for this position ranges from $28.67 to $48.67.

• Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits
• Eligible candidates may also receive housing
• Eligible candidates may also receive meals/incidentals

Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here.

This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.