CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT at Tulare City School District
About the Employer
Tulare City School District happily serves over 10,000 preschool through eighth-grade students enrolled at fifteen individual school sites. Our Board of Trustees, administration and staff are committed to the district's common expectation to "raise up caring, creative and confident children."
Job Summary
Job Summary
Tulare City School District is now accepting applications for the position of : CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Work year 195 days, 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. Salary Range $25.55 - $30.81 per hour plus Medical, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance. Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT), the COTA will provide therapy services to special education students from preschool through 8th grade, at various school site locations. The COTA will assist the OT on a day–to–day basis and will contribute to developing treatment programs aimed at improving the identified areas of function as they relate to the child’s educational needs. The COTA will perform services in accordance with the IEP goals and objectives. The COTA will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to include teachers, specialists, and parents as it relates to the student’s educational needs/services/IEP. This position reports to the Director of Special Education and Psychological Services. This is a roving position. Please see job description for details of this positions essential functions.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. • High school Diploma or equivalent • A.A. or A.S. required. • Valid California Driver's License. • Current Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification through the California Department of Consumer Affairs- Board of Occupational Therapy. Must maintain COTA certification throughout employment. Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) certification will be provided during employment and employees must participate in continued CPI training to maintain certification.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. • High school Diploma or equivalent • A.A. or A.S. required. • Valid California Driver's License. • Current Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification through the California Department of Consumer Affairs- Board of Occupational Therapy. Must maintain COTA certification throughout employment. Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) certification will be provided during employment and employees must participate in continued CPI training to maintain certification.
Comments and Other Information
EOE
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to our personnel office.
This organization is a Drug-, Alcohol- and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
For questions or complaints, contact:
Equity Compliance Officer:
Philip Pierschbacher, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel
600 N. Cherry • 559.685.7227
ppierschbacher@tcsdk8.org
Title IX Coordinator:
Philip Pierschbacher, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel
600 N. Cherry • 559.685.7227
ppierschbacher@tcsdk8.org
Section 504 Coordinator:
Tara Houston, Director I, Educational Options
600 N. Cherry • 559.685.7347
thouston@tcsdk8.org
Comments and Other Information
EOE
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to our personnel office.
This organization is a Drug-, Alcohol- and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
For questions or complaints, contact:
Equity Compliance Officer:
Philip Pierschbacher, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel
600 N. Cherry • 559.685.7227
ppierschbacher@tcsdk8.org
Title IX Coordinator:
Philip Pierschbacher, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel
600 N. Cherry • 559.685.7227
ppierschbacher@tcsdk8.org
Section 504 Coordinator:
Tara Houston, Director I, Educational Options
600 N. Cherry • 559.685.7347
thouston@tcsdk8.org
Application Deadline
3/28/2025 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
6/7/2024
Contact
Personnel Department
559-687-1535
559-687-1535
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$25.55 - $30.81 Per Hour
$25.55 - $30.81 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Updated Salary Effective 7/1/2024
Length of Work Year
195 work days per year / 8 hrs per day / M-F
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Employer paid Medical, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance.