Urgently Hiring School-Based COTA

Sunbelt Staffing; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a school-based team in Tracy, CA. This full-time role supports students across multiple campuses with a manageable K-12 caseload, traveling between sites as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold an active California COTA license, enjoy collaboration with educators, and help students develop functional skills for academic success and daily independence within a supportive educational setting.

Qualifications

• Active California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to manage services across multiple school locations and campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of the OT.
• Implement student treatment plans and support IEP goals.
• Assist students with fine motor, sensory, visual-motor, self-help, and functional skills.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-site management

Education

Active California COTA License

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full-Time School-Based Opportunity

Location: Tracy, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 37.5 Hours per Week
Contract Dates: August 4, 2026 - May 26, 2027

School-Based COTA Opportunity in Tracy, California

We are seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistantto join a school-based team serving students across multiple campuses in Tracy, CA. This full-time position offers the opportunity to support a manageable K-12 caseload while working alongside educators and therapy professionals to help students achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

The ideal candidate is passionate about pediatric therapy, enjoys working in an educational setting, and is committed to helping students develop the functional skills needed for academic achievement and daily independence.

Position Overview

• Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
• School-year assignment: August 2026 through May 2027
• Serving students in grades K-12
• Manageable caseload
• District-provided supervision available for COTA services

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Implement student treatment plans and support IEP goals.
• Assist students with fine motor, sensory, visual-motor, self-help, and functional skill development.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, administrators, and families to support student progress.
• Maintain accurate therapy documentation and service records.
• Participate in team meetings and support educational programming as needed.
• Travel between assigned school sites throughout the workweek.

Qualifications

• Active California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage services across multiple school locations

Preferred

• Previous school-based or pediatric experience
• Experience working with students receiving special education services
• Familiarity with IEP processes and educational therapy services

Why Apply?

• Full-time school schedule
• Consistent weekday hours
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced educational teams
• Meaningful work helping students develop essential life and academic skills
• Manageable caseload across K-12 populations

Compensation for this position ranges from $18.00 to $65.00.

• Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits
• housing
• meals/incidentals

Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here.

This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.