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

Sunbelt Staffing; Rosamond (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support K-12 students across multiple sites in California. This itinerant role covers a maternity leave through the school year, offering meaningful opportunities to collaborate with educators and licensed OTs to deliver targeted interventions.

Travel between district schools to serve about 50 students, assist in IEP development, document progress, and adapt OT plans under supervision.

Qualifications

• Current California COTA licensure required.
• Experience in a school-based environment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with servicing diverse caseloads across multiple school sites.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to support and implement OT plans under supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset to thrive in a district-wide role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to K-12 students.
• Travel between district schools to serve an assigned caseload of approximately 50 students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Support students in developing functional school-based skills.
• Collect data and document student progress, following established protocols.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, families, and supervising OTs to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

California COTA licensure

Job description

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supporting K-12 students across multiple sites. This role provides coverage for a maternity leave, extending through the end of the school year, and offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in a diverse educational setting. As an itinerant COTA, youll collaborate closely with educators and licensed occupational therapists to deliver individualized interventions that help students reach their full potential.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Current California COTA licensure required
• Experience in a school-based environment strongly preferred
• Familiarity with servicing diverse caseloads across multiple school sites
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to support and implement OT plans under supervision
• Flexible and adaptable mindset to thrive in a district-wide role

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to K-12 students
• Travel between district schools to serve an assigned caseload of approximately 50 students
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Support students in developing functional school-based skills
• Collect data and document student progress, following established protocols
• Collaborate with instructional staff, families, and supervising OTs to promote positive outcomes

What Youll Gain:

• Opportunity to impact students district-wide and advance your school-based OT skills
• Valuable experience working within a multidisciplinary educational team
• Exposure to a variety of student needs and ages (K-12)
• Structured work schedule aligning with the school year

Ready to make a difference by supporting student success across an entire district?

Compensation for this position ranges from $18.00 to $65.00. 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.