Valid California license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Experience in school, pediatric clinic, or classroom settings is preferred
Responsibilities
Report directly to a Cross Country Education Occupational Therapist
Support students in developing, improving, or restoring functional skills
Assist students in participating more fully in school-based activities
Implement therapy plans and track student progress
Travel to assigned school sites, with an emphasis on minimizing travel distance
Benefits
Competitive pay with weekly direct deposit
Paid mileage and drive time for travel between school sites
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and tuition reimbursement
Accrued sick/vacation time and paid holidays
Materials for services and/or assessments provided
Laptop stipend or company provided laptop
Dedicated team to support you
Career growth with individual coaching
Full Job Description
Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Los Angeles, CA $37 - $44 per hour | Full Time | School-Year Schedule
Make a lasting impact in the lives of K-12 students as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)! Cross Country Education is hiring COTAs to support schools across Los Angeles. Enjoy autonomy in your role, while being part of a collaborative special education team. Enjoy a school year schedule with summers and school breaks off.
What You'll Do:
Report directly to a Cross Country Education Occupational Therapist
Support students in developing, improving, or restoring functional skills
Assist students in participating more fully in school-based activities
Implement therapy plans and track student progress
Travel to assigned school sites - We aim to minimize travel by assigning you to nearby school sites whenever we can
Why Join Us:
Competitive pay ($37 - $44 per hour) with weekly direct deposit
Paid mileage and drive time for travel between school sites
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs (based on role and hours)
Accrued sick/vacation time and paid holidays (based on role and hours)
Materials for services and/or assessments provided
Laptop stipend or company provided laptop
Dedicated team to support you
Career growth with individual coaching
What We're Looking For:
Valid California license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Any experience in school, pediatric clinic, or classroom settings
New to the School Setting? Join Our COTA-in-Training Program! We offer a training program designed to support COTAs who are transitioning into the K-12 school setting.
Be paired with a supervising OT for personalized coaching and weekly check-ins
Get extra support during your first 1-2 months to build confidence
If you're passionate about helping students succeed and want a schedule that aligns with the academic year, apply today!
Know someone who could be a great fit for one of our many roles? We offer referral bonuses of up to $2,000, depending on the position, even if you are not on our team.
