School-Based COTA: Mobility & Inclusion Advocate

Minga Education Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid leave

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Minga Education Group is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA-Occupational Focus) to support inclusive mobility and access services in Colorado charter schools. The role partners with school leaders, physical therapists, teachers and families to implement high‑quality, compliant interventions for qualifying students, strengthening MTSS/RTI and trauma‑informed practices.

The COTA provides direct therapy, consultation, and progress monitoring to address orthopedic, motor, and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or equivalent coursework.
• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies or a related field.
• Current Colorado COTA license or eligibility to obtain it.
• Experience with pediatric, occupational, or school-based populations preferred.
• Ability to follow treatment plans with fidelity and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational and functional mobility interventions as outlined in the PT's treatment plan.
• Facilitate strength, balance, endurance, motor‑planning, and functional movement activities aligned to IEP goals.
• Support students in safely accessing classrooms, playgrounds, buses, and other school environments.
• Reinforce strategies that promote independence, participation, and safe movement across routines.

Job description

Minga Education Group is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA-Occupational Focus) to support inclusive mobility and access services in Colorado charter schools. The role partners with school leaders, physical therapists, teachers and families to implement high‑quality, compliant interventions for qualifying students, strengthening MTSS/RTI and trauma‑informed practices.

The COTA provides direct therapy, consultation, and progress monitoring to address orthopedic, motor, and