Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - School Based

Cross Country Education; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Paid mileage and drive time

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life

Tuition reimbursement

Sick/vacation time

Laptop stipend

Dedicated support team

Career coaching

Job summary

Cross Country Education is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for Los Angeles, CA. You will support K-12 students in schools, helping them develop, improve, or restore functional skills in collaboration with a therapy team.

This full-time, school-year position offers autonomy, a competitive hourly wage of $37–$44, travel to nearby sites with mileage reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid California license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Experience in school, pediatric clinic, or classroom settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to a Cross Country Education Occupational Therapist.
• Support students in developing, improving, or restoring functional skills.
• Assist students in participating more fully in school-based activities.
• Implement therapy plans and track student progress.
• Travel to assigned school sites, with aims to minimize travel by nearby assignments.

Skills

CA COTA License

School Experience

Autonomy in role

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Los Angeles, CA
$37-$44per hour| Full Time | School-Year Schedule

Now Hiring for the 26/27 School Year!

Make a lasting impact in the lives of K-12 students as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)! Cross Country Education is hiring COTAs to support schools across Los Angeles. Enjoy autonomy in your role, while being part of a collaborative special education team. To accommodate retirement hourlimits, we’ll match assignments to your availability. Enjoy a school year schedule with summers and school breaks off.

What You’ll Do:

• Report directly to a Cross Country Education Occupational Therapist
• Support students in developing, improving, or restoring functional skills
• Assist students in participating more fully in school-based activities
• Implement therapy plans and track student progress
• Travel to assigned school sites – We aim to minimize travel by assigning you to nearby school sites whenever we can

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay ($37-$44per hour) with weekly direct deposit
• Paid mileage and drive time for travel between school sites
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs (based on role and hours)
• Accrued sick/vacation time and paid holidays (based on role and hours)
• Materials for services and/or assessments provided
• Laptop stipend or company provided laptop
• Dedicated team to support you
• Career growth with individual coaching

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid California license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Any experience in school, pediatric clinic, or classroom settings

New to the School Setting? Join Our COTA-in-Training Program!

We offer a training program designed to support COTAs who are transitioning into the K-12 school setting.

• Be paired with a supervising OT for personalized coaching and weekly check-ins
• Get extra support during your first 1–2 months to build confidence

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will consider all employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO.

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