School-Based COTA: Build Skills, Access, Independence

Real-Journey-Academies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Real-Journey-Academies seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support students under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will implement treatment plans and assist with fine motor, handwriting, and sensory goals to help students access classroom environments.

This role requires an Associate degree in OT, current COTA certification, and relevant licensure. Travel between sites may be required; strong collaboration with teachers and families is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited OT Assistant program.
• Two years of COTA experience in a school, pediatric, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Current COTA certification and CA license, as applicable.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising OT and provide individual or small-group services per IEPs.
• Support fine and gross motor, sensory processing, handwriting, self-care and functional life skills.
• Assist students with classroom access through adaptive equipment and accommodations.
• Document services and progress toward IEP goals; maintain service logs.
• Prepare therapy materials, maintain equipment, and assist with observations and implementation of OT strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, related service providers, and families; participate in IEP meetings as requested.

Skills

Peds OT

Sensory integration

Handwriting

Fine motor

Visual perception

Executive function

Adaptive equipment

Education

Associate degree in OT

Job description

Real-Journey-Academies seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support students under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will implement treatment plans and assist with fine motor, handwriting, and sensory goals to help students access classroom environments.

This role requires an Associate degree in OT, current COTA certification, and relevant licensure. Travel between sites may be required; strong collaboration with teachers and families is essential.