School OT Assistant (COTA) — Impactful Therapy & Growth

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SESI Schools seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver social-emotional and motor therapy services to students in a school setting. You will work with teachers, families, and school personnel to tailor OT plans that support student success and participation in classroom activities.

The role involves evaluating needs, monitoring progress, providing instruction on therapy techniques, and participating in IEP processes to ensure appropriate supports are in place for K-8 students.

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 the inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program.
• Educate and demonstrate therapy techniques to teachers and parents that can be incorporated into the classroom/home.
• Consult on IEPs and provide required documentation of students’ needs and supports.
• Monitor and manage the handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in any applicable techniques.
• Provide group therapy interventions for K-8th grade classes.
• Assess and evaluate all 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

SESI Schools seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver social-emotional and motor therapy services to students in a school setting. You will work with teachers, families, and school personnel to tailor OT plans that support student success and participation in classroom activities.

The role involves evaluating needs, monitoring progress, providing instruction on therapy techniques, and participating in IEP processes to ensure appropriate supports are in place for K-8 students.