Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Cross Country Education
About the Employer
If you are looking to make a difference in a child's life, while enhancing your personal and professional growth, consider working with us! Cross Country Education is an amazing educator-led, student-driven, and solutions/support-oriented group with the single focus of making a difference by helping students reach their full potential - one child at a time. Cross Country Education (formerly DirectEd) partners with K-12 schools and districts nationally to provide a wide array of staffing services and consultative solutions.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Los Angeles, CA $35 - $43 per hour | Full & Part-Time | School-Year Schedule Position Overview: 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. To accommodate CalSTRS/PERS limits, we’ll match assignments to your availability. Enjoy a school year schedule with summers and school breaks off.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?
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 ($35 - $43 per hour) with weekly direct deposit
- Paid mileage and drive time for travel between school sites
- Communications stipend (based on role and hours)
- Paid training and administrative time
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs (based on role and hours)
- Dedicated support team
- Company provided laptop
- Accrued sick/vacation time and paid holidays (based on role and hours)
If you’re passionate about helping students succeed and want a schedule that aligns with the academic year, apply today!
Know someone else who may be a great fit? Ask about our referral bonus of up to $2,000; even if you're not on our team.
Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Any experience in school, pediatric clinic, or classroom settings
Required Documents: Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Any experience in school, pediatric clinic, or classroom settings
Required Documents: Resume