School-Based COTA: Full-Time, Multi-Site Impact

Soliant; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 62,000; Full time

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Job summary

Soliant is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time contract in the Elgin, IL area, supporting students from preschool through age 22 across multiple campuses in a dynamic school-based setting.

You will travel between elementary, middle, and high schools, implement therapy plans with licensed OTs, and document progress while collaborating with educators, families, and therapists to maximize student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active COTA license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Educator license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
• Experience in school settings preferring PreK–22.
• Willingness to travel among multiple schools (elementary to high school).
• Fingerprinting and credentialing required.

Responsibilities

• Support OTs by implementing therapy plans tailored to students’ needs.
• Provide direct therapy services to a diverse caseload (fine motor, sensory-motor, self-care).
• Document student progress using school-standard systems.
• Communicate with staff, parents, and therapists for coordinated care.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate on IEPs.
• Move between school sites and manage schedules for consistent support.

Job description

Soliant is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time contract in the Elgin, IL area, supporting students from preschool through age 22 across multiple campuses in a dynamic school-based setting.

You will travel between elementary, middle, and high schools, implement therapy plans with licensed OTs, and document progress while collaborating with educators, families, and therapists to maximize student outcomes.