Empowering COTA — K-12 Special Education Therapy

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Annual Education Stipend

Telehealth services

Life & Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Growth & Development

Job summary

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Special Education team. You will deliver targeted OT services to students in Grades K-12 under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, aligning with IEPs and district protocols.

Responsibilities include evaluations support, progress documentation, collaboration with educators, and travel across multiple school locations to ensure consistent service delivery.

Qualifications

• ACOTE-accredited OTA degree required or in-progress licensure as COTA.
• Experience providing OT instruction/therapy in special education or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Willingness to travel to support multiple Spectrum School locations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with ability to manage IEP goals and data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions aligned with IEPs and schedules.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist during evaluations and data collection.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, reports, and required records.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate goals into the classroom.
• Modify environments and materials under supervision to support student access.
• Provide training to staff and families on adaptive equipment and techniques.
• Maintain therapy tools and equipment; report needs to supervisor.
• Attend IEP meetings and participate in professional development.
• Uphold confidentiality and professional ethics in all interactions.
• Travel regularly to support multiple Spectrum School locations.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Therapy data collection

Progress documentation

Crisis management training

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

COTA licensure in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Special Education team. You will deliver targeted OT services to students in Grades K-12 under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, aligning with IEPs and district protocols.

Responsibilities include evaluations support, progress documentation, collaboration with educators, and travel across multiple school locations to ensure consistent service delivery.