Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Los Angeles, CA

Make a meaningful difference supporting elementary students as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a dynamic educational environment. This full-time, onsite contract opportunity runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with immediate start and a term through June 9, 2027. Youll join a forward-thinking group of educators and clinicians dedicated to fostering student growth in a positive and collaborative setting.

Key Qualifications:

• Active COTA license in California
• Demonstrated school-based occupational therapy assistant experience (elementary setting preferred)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with students, teachers, and families
• Commitment to professional ethics and maintaining student confidentiality

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support and implement occupational therapy interventions under supervision of an OT
• Work with elementary students to help them achieve educational and developmental goals
• Collaborate with educational staff and parents to develop and modify classroom strategies and accommodations
• Assist with assessments, documentation, and progress monitoring for assigned caseload
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Create an encouraging, safe, and supportive classroom environment

What Makes This Role Stand Out:

• Full-time, consistent weekday scheduleenabling predictable work-life balance
• Supportive team culture within a well-respected school community
• Deeply rewarding opportunity to help young learners develop critical life and classroom skills

If you are passionate about empowering students and meet the outlined qualifications, we encourage you to take the next step in your career journey. Apply now to schedule your Zoom interview and discover how you can make a lasting impact as a COTA supporting elementary education!

Compensation for this position ranges from $28.67 to $48.67. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.