Job Title:Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pay Range:40-45/hr
Job Description:Job Description
40 - 45/Hr | Full -Time | Coachella, CA | School-Based | [redacted] school year| Retirees encouraged to apply|
About the Role: Provide Occupational Therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. Deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.
What You'll Do:- Treatment Planning: Support direct intervention for fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions. Collaborate with the team for goal development, scheduling, classroom accommodations, and therapeutic activities.
- Consultation & Instruction: Consult with the supervising OT and team members to maximize skill generalization and accommodations across educational environments. Assist with identifying, distributing, and training on assistive and adaptive equipment and technologies.
- Data Collection & Documentation: Maintain thorough and timely records of student progress, including therapy notes, billing, accommodations, and supervision logs.
- Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees: Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.
What We're Looking For:Must Have:
- Occupational Therapy License.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred:
- One year of experience in speech therapy
- Department of Education certification
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs
- Experience with school-based caseload management
