School OT Assistant (COTA) — Growth & Benefits

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide social-emotional services for students needing extra support.

You will collaborate with school personnel and families to deliver high-quality OT services and help students reach their full potential. The role includes assessing students, supporting handwriting/keyboarding, and contributing to IEP documentation with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• COTA license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each new student and evaluate OT needs.
• Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding OT approaches in the educational program.
• Educate and demonstrate OT techniques to teachers and parents for classroom/home use.
• Consult on IEPs and document students’ needs and supports.
• Monitor handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in applicable techniques.
• Provide group therapy interventions for K-8 classes.
• Assess and evaluate students’ needs for individual or small group OT sessions.
• Attend parent/teacher meetings for students receiving OT as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

COTA license

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide social-emotional services for students needing extra support.

You will collaborate with school personnel and families to deliver high-quality OT services and help students reach their full potential. The role includes assessing students, supporting handwriting/keyboarding, and contributing to IEP documentation with opportunities for growth.