School-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Irvine, California

ProCare Therapy; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidental

Job summary

ProCare Therapy in Irvine, CA seeks a dedicated COTA to provide occupational therapy in a school setting on a contract basis, 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

You will support IEPs, collaborate with therapists and teachers, and adapt interventions to meet every student’s needs, while maintaining careful documentation.

The role offers competitive hourly compensation and benefits opportunities, with a focus on student growth and a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Current COTA license in California.
• Experience in pediatric or school-based settings.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative communication with teachers, staff and families.
• Ability to tailor intervention strategies for diverse student needs and learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of IEPs by delivering targeted occupational therapy services.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to foster student growth.
• Assist with evaluations and documentation, tracking progress and adapting plans.
• Educate staff and families on strategies and accommodations for student participation and success.
• Maintain thorough and timely records with adherence to confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

COTA license

Pediatric experience

Collaborative skills

Adaptive therapy

Job description

Step into a role that empowers you to make a difference in students lives by providing dedicated occupational therapy support in a vibrant school environment. This contract opportunity offers a balanced schedule of 25 hours per week, with five-hour days, Monday through Fridayallowing the flexibility to create a positive impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in the state of California
• Previous experience in pediatric or school-based settings, with strong understanding of student-centered therapy approaches
• Proficient interpersonal and collaborative communication skills to work effectively with teachers, staff, and families
• Ability to adapt intervention strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles

Key Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) by delivering targeted occupational therapy services
• Collaborate closely with occupational therapists, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to foster students' academic and developmental growth
• Assist with evaluations and documentation, tracking progress and adapting plans based on students goals
• Educate staff and families on strategies and accommodations that benefit students participation and success within the classroom setting
• Maintain thorough and timely records while adhering to best practices in compliance and confidentiality

Step into a school community eager to benefit from your expertise and compassion. With a consistent weekday schedule and the chance to build meaningful relationships with students and colleagues, youll find fulfillment through each days accomplishments.

Compensation for this position ranges from $23.67 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.