Pediatric School COTA: Impactful OT Support in Education

AED CONSTRUCTORES; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is needed to support students in a school setting in Carlsbad, NM. You will work under an licensed OT, helping students develop functional skills for classroom success and beyond.

Responsibilities include evaluating student progress, documenting sessions, and maintaining therapeutic equipment usage. Must have a COTA license and PED credential, with at least six months of recent COTA experience.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• New Mexico PED License.
• Minimum of 6 months of relevant COTA experience within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Support students in meeting individualized therapy goals as directed by the supervising occupational therapist.
• Conduct classroom observations to assess how students manage educational tasks and routines.
• Accurately track and report student progress to the supervising therapist.
• Maintain timely, legible, and efficient documentation of all sessions and interventions.
• Safely and effectively utilize therapeutic equipment and classroom resources.
• Perform all responsibilities in a competent, compassionate, and student-centered manner.

Skills

Pediatric experience

COTA

Education

PED license

Job description

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is needed to support students in a school setting in Carlsbad, NM. You will work under an licensed OT, helping students develop functional skills for classroom success and beyond.

Responsibilities include evaluating student progress, documenting sessions, and maintaining therapeutic equipment usage. Must have a COTA license and PED credential, with at least six months of recent COTA experience.