COTA: School Mobility & Inclusion Specialist

Megx; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Minga Education Group in Colorado is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA – Occupational Focus) to support mobility and access services in Colorado schools. The role partners with PTs, teachers, and families to deliver compliant interventions for students with disabilities, aligning with MTSS/RTI and SEL supports.

This part-time, temporary position offers a wage of $34.34–$48.08 per hour, prorated by FTE.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or equivalent coursework.
• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies or a related field.
• Current Colorado COTA license or eligibility to obtain it.
• Experience with pediatric, occupational, or school-based populations preferred.
• Ability to follow treatment plans with fidelity and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Support: implement interventions and support safe movement in classrooms, playgrounds, and buses.
• Data Collection & Documentation: record session notes, progress data, and communicate with supervising PT.
• Collaboration & Consultation: partner with teachers, families, and staff to generalize strategies across settings.
• Equipment & Environment: assist with adaptive equipment use and ensure safe learning environments.

Skills

Follow treatment plans with fidelity

Effective multidisciplinary team comms

Culturally responsive practice

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or equivalent

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies or related field

Job description

Minga Education Group in Colorado is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA – Occupational Focus) to support mobility and access services in Colorado schools. The role partners with PTs, teachers, and families to deliver compliant interventions for students with disabilities, aligning with MTSS/RTI and SEL supports.

This part-time, temporary position offers a wage of $34.34–$48.08 per hour, prorated by FTE.