Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), K-12, Riverside & San Bernardino County at Springs Charter Schools - Riverside County
About the Employer
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Are you looking for a fulfilling position within Education? We invite you to join our 1200+ employees who love where they work! Springs Charter Schools has earned the distinguished Top Work Places award for the Inland Valley 8 years in a row! If you want to grow with the largest charter school in the nation, click to apply right now to be an integral part of our team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: - Associates degree in Occupational Therapy; - Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy preferred; - Three (3) or more years successful full-time experience implementing occupational therapy intervention plans. Verifiable, supervised experience as a volunteer in a school or related organizational activity may be substituted for the work experience on an equal time basis; - Possession of a valid certificate by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Must possess an appropriate California Drivers' License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment; - Have an acceptable driving record; - Must be insurable at standard rates by School's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.
Must have experience in occupational therapy with children with severe disabilities, including pediatrics, sensory integration and motor evaluation and training; must hold valid certification by certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Program. Competency test will be administered. Must upload the required documents - upload the attachment named exactly as stated (i.e., Letter of Recommendation).
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters required)
- Other (Copy of a valid certificate by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: - Associates degree in Occupational Therapy; - Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy preferred; - Three (3) or more years successful full-time experience implementing occupational therapy intervention plans. Verifiable, supervised experience as a volunteer in a school or related organizational activity may be substituted for the work experience on an equal time basis; - Possession of a valid certificate by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Must possess an appropriate California Drivers' License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment; - Have an acceptable driving record; - Must be insurable at standard rates by School's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.
Must have experience in occupational therapy with children with severe disabilities, including pediatrics, sensory integration and motor evaluation and training; must hold valid certification by certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Program. Competency test will be administered. Must upload the required documents - upload the attachment named exactly as stated (i.e., Letter of Recommendation).
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters required)
- Other (Copy of a valid certificate by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist, the COTA will provide therapy services to special education students for grades TK-12 in classrooms. This position will assist the Occupational Therapist on a day-to-day basis and will perform services to students as outlined in the treatment plans. See job description for full list of duties and responsibilities.
Notes:
* Mileage will be reimbursed for travel between multiple locations.
* Springs Charter Schools adheres to all California Department of Public Health mandates to ensure in-person instruction at campuses and administrative operations are conducted in a safe manner consistent with state and local public health guidance.
* Springs Charter Schools has the sole discretion to close this job posting at any time.
Comments and Other Information
Under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist, the COTA will provide therapy services to special education students for grades TK-12 in classrooms. This position will assist the Occupational Therapist on a day-to-day basis and will perform services to students as outlined in the treatment plans. See job description for full list of duties and responsibilities.
Notes:
* Mileage will be reimbursed for travel between multiple locations.
* Springs Charter Schools adheres to all California Department of Public Health mandates to ensure in-person instruction at campuses and administrative operations are conducted in a safe manner consistent with state and local public health guidance.
* Springs Charter Schools has the sole discretion to close this job posting at any time.
Application Deadline
3/30/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/7/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$30.26 - $32.10 Per Hour
$30.26 - $32.10 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Based on education and experience up to 5 years credit
Length of Work Year
10 months/year; 40 hours/week (8am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday)
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Full health and wellness benefits, paid training and professional development, and CalPERS retirement
Locations
Opportunity to assist students in various locations. The exact sites will be discussed when arranging interviews, taking into account the geographic locations of the applicants.
Grades
TK-12