Temporary Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Tulare County Office Of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
The job of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing therapy services for designated pupils under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist and the Special Services Division as a member of the education team in accordance with the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant may, with prior approval, adjust specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in student status. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job classification performs a variety of activities essential to student performance in sensory processing, organization and integration, motor planning and coordination, fine motor abilities, and self-help judgment. This job classification requires that employees meet national and state practices codes and standards, as well as professional training and certification requirements.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education Required: - High School Diploma or the equivalent - Community College and/or Vocational School Degree with study in job related area is preferred Experience Required: - Job related experience within specialized field is required Certificates Required: - Occupational Therapy Assistant Certificate
Application Procedure: All applications for this position must be submitted on-line. All listed documents are required and must be scanned and attached to the on-line application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all required documents have been received and that the application is complete prior to the closing deadline.
- Certification (copy of valid certificate of Occupational Therapy Assistant)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (two letters of recommendation are required)
- Proof of HS Graduation (copy of high school diploma or the equivalent; OR copy of college transcripts verifying degree awarded)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education Required: - High School Diploma or the equivalent - Community College and/or Vocational School Degree with study in job related area is preferred Experience Required: - Job related experience within specialized field is required Certificates Required: - Occupational Therapy Assistant Certificate
Application Procedure: All applications for this position must be submitted on-line. All listed documents are required and must be scanned and attached to the on-line application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all required documents have been received and that the application is complete prior to the closing deadline.
- Certification (copy of valid certificate of Occupational Therapy Assistant)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (two letters of recommendation are required)
- Proof of HS Graduation (copy of high school diploma or the equivalent; OR copy of college transcripts verifying degree awarded)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Tulare County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program or activity.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site administrator and/or Human Resources at 559.733.6306. A copy of TCOE’s Uniform Complaint Policy and Non-Discrimination Policy are available upon request.
Comments and Other Information
The Tulare County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program or activity.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site administrator and/or Human Resources at 559.733.6306. A copy of TCOE’s Uniform Complaint Policy and Non-Discrimination Policy are available upon request.
Application Deadline
10/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/20/2026
Contact
Kerrie Reusch
559-302-3727
559-302-3727
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$32.30 - $32.30 Per Hour
$32.30 - $32.30 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
6 hours/day; 5 days/week; through 1/15/2027
Employment Type
Temporary
Area of Assignment:
Special Services Division - Various Sites throughout Tulare County
Benefits:
Employer paid health benefits; not subject to Social Security.