School-Based COTA: Elevate Student Skills & IEP Goals

Sunbelt Staffing; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support students in an onsite setting near Champaign, IL. You will provide direct occupational therapy services and collaborate with educators to implement IEP goals, ensuring meaningful participation and progress for students.

The role emphasizes teamwork with therapists and teachers, flexible caseloads, and a supportive school environment where your clinical skills help shape student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois COTA license required.
• Experience in school or pediatric setting valued.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Familiarity with developing and implementing IEPs preferred.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing caseloads and student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students as directed by supervising therapists.
• Support and document students IEP goals, progress, and session notes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary educational team to address student needs.
• Assist in developing classroom strategies and modifications to foster student participation.
• Communicate with families and staff to monitor and encourage student progress.

Skills

Effective communication

IEP familiarity

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Illinois COTA license

Job description

Sunbelt Staffing seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support students in an onsite setting near Champaign, IL. You will provide direct occupational therapy services and collaborate with educators to implement IEP goals, ensuring meaningful participation and progress for students.

The role emphasizes teamwork with therapists and teachers, flexible caseloads, and a supportive school environment where your clinical skills help shape student outcomes.