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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Manhattan Beach Unified School District
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7/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
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The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Division of Human Resources provides excellence in human resource leadership in support of the academic mission and our customers, the Manhattan Beach Community. We succeed by earning the satisfaction of our customers, the respect and trust of those who govern us, support us and do business with us; and the pride of our employees.
Job Summary
Job Summary
6.5 Hours per Day Provide educationally related occupational therapy services to special education students according to the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) to improve educationally related discrepancies associated with fine motor control, visual motor integration, general gross motor control and other educationally related functional abilities of students; monitor student progress, collect data and assist with modifying treatment plans associated with IEP goals.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Graduation from high school or equivalent. 2. Graduation from accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program. 3. Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). 4. Licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Knowledge: 1. Issues related to child development. 2. Educational and developmental needs of children with specific disabilities. 3. Principles, methods, and equipment used in occupational therapy. 4. Functioning of adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and special equipment as it applies to occupational therapy services. Abilities: 1. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 2. Organize and prioritize responsibilities. 3. Work independently with appropriate supervision. 4. Perform task analysis of underlying treatment components to address IEP goals. 5. Lift, pull or push objects of 50 to 75 pounds in weight.
Applications accepted on EdJOIN only. An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted. SELECTION PROCEDURES The Selection Process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with MBUSD, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment. For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Screening for the most qualified candidates, Training and Experience Evaluation, a Written Test and/or a Performance Test, and an Oral Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. HOW WILL YOU HEAR FROM US: All correspondence and notification regarding this recruitment will be to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner. IMPORTANT DATES: Oral Interview will be held on TBD Final Interview will be held after TBD All dates listed above are subject to change. All qualified candidates will be notified of date change via email. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIST: This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All Eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters or more)
- Other (License by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Graduation from high school or equivalent. 2. Graduation from accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program. 3. Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). 4. Licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Knowledge: 1. Issues related to child development. 2. Educational and developmental needs of children with specific disabilities. 3. Principles, methods, and equipment used in occupational therapy. 4. Functioning of adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and special equipment as it applies to occupational therapy services. Abilities: 1. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 2. Organize and prioritize responsibilities. 3. Work independently with appropriate supervision. 4. Perform task analysis of underlying treatment components to address IEP goals. 5. Lift, pull or push objects of 50 to 75 pounds in weight.
Applications accepted on EdJOIN only. An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted. SELECTION PROCEDURES The Selection Process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with MBUSD, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment. For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Screening for the most qualified candidates, Training and Experience Evaluation, a Written Test and/or a Performance Test, and an Oral Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. HOW WILL YOU HEAR FROM US: All correspondence and notification regarding this recruitment will be to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner. IMPORTANT DATES: Oral Interview will be held on TBD Final Interview will be held after TBD All dates listed above are subject to change. All qualified candidates will be notified of date change via email. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIST: This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All Eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters or more)
- Other (License by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
- Resume
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