What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - District - 2026-2027 School Year position at LEARN?
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
We are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and student-centered Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. This position will support our students in LEARN magnets and district contracts.
Why join us?
LEARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
We are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and student-centered Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. This position will support our students in LEARN magnets and district contracts.
Why join us?
- Impact that Matters: See real, measurable changes in students' skills, independence, and confidence.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary, forward-thinking team.
- Evidence Based Practices: Remain current within the field and application of research.
- Professional Growth: Access to continuing education credits, mentorship, and Communities of Practice.
- Supportive Environment: Responsive and supportive leadership that listens, values input, and provides the tools you need to succeed.
- Student-Centered Focus: Every decision is guided by what's best for the learner's safety, dignity, and joy.
- Diverse & Inclusive: A school culture that celebrates differences and builds belonging for all.
- Exciting Benefits: Paid time off, 4% towards retirement, and referral bonuses.
- Collaborate with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to create comprehensive student programming.
- Administer screenings, assessments and direct interventions with students.
- Collaboratively develop IEPs to support students to access and engage in their learning and school environments.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress through ongoing data collection, analysis and review meetings
- Appropriate certifications and coursework.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of developmental milestones and evidence-based assessments and interventions
- In-depth understanding of students with complex needs.
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to follow therapy plans, document progress accurately, and communicate effectively with supervising therapists and educational teams.
- Commitment to student dignity, inclusion, confidentiality, safety, and equitable access to learning.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, positioning, and supporting students when needed.
LEARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)