Classroom-Based COTA for Inclusive Preschool

Mission-Edge; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Multidisciplinary team

Résumé du poste

Includ(Ed) seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver classroom-based occupational therapy within an inclusive preschool setting. The role embeds therapy into daily activities, supporting children’s participation and success throughout the school day.

You will work directly in classrooms, collaborating with teachers, therapists, and families to implement OT strategies that enhance access, engagement, and independence for young children.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current NBCOT certification as a COTA.
• Current California licensure/registration as required.
• Experience with young children in preschool/childcare or pediatric settings.
• Experience providing OT services in classroom or school environments.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct occupational therapy in the classroom through individual and small-group activities.
• Support participation in routines, play, learning, transitions, self-care, and social experiences.
• Push-in OT support within the natural classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and other therapists to integrate OT strategies in daily activities.
• Consult with classroom teams on student needs, participation, sensory regulation, and development.
• Provide training to teachers and classroom staff on OT strategies.
• Develop classroom-based supports and accommodations to promote participation.
• Observe routines and identify opportunities to increase independence and engagement.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and student planning as needed.
• Communicate progress with supervising OT and document services.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Team collaboration with families

Formation

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

NBCOT-COTA certification

California licensure/registration

Description du poste

Includ(Ed) seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver classroom-based occupational therapy within an inclusive preschool setting. The role embeds therapy into daily activities, supporting children’s participation and success throughout the school day.

You will work directly in classrooms, collaborating with teachers, therapists, and families to implement OT strategies that enhance access, engagement, and independence for young children.