Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Special Education (14-1539, 14-1540) *Perris and Riverside* at Riverside County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County.
Requirements / Qualifications
**Please note that there are 2 positions being recruited - one is located in Perris and the other is located in Riverside. You may apply for a single location or both locations, if you prefer.** JOB SYNOPSIS The job of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is done for the purpose of assisting the Occupational Therapist in providing therapy services to special education students, ages 3 to 22 years, in classrooms at various school site locations, based on the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP). Please review the attached job description for a comprehensive review of the job expectations.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/ATTACHMENTS A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online Ed-Join application prior to the position closing date/time: *Copy of valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification *Copy of valid First Aid and CPR Certificate *Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the COTA position) *Current Resume *Two Letters of Employment Recommendation (Must be dated within the last two years) *Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) REQUIRED EXPERIENCE One year of experience implementing occupational therapy intervention plans. Experience working with children with disabilities and autism is preferred. REQUIRED EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent and an Associate’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college/university REQUIRED CERTIFICATES & LICENSES *Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency *Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification *Valid California driver's license *********************************************************************** RECRUITMENT PROCESS *********************************************************************** PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered if the required documents are not attached or completed by the closing date/time. If you have not attached the required materials, please update your applicant profile; go to EdJoin.org to attach documents relevant to this position. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration.
- Certification (Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Must be valid)
- Letter of Introduction (Must be specific to the COTA position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must attach 2 letters of employment recommendation that are dated within the last two years)
- Resume (Current Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
**Please note that there are 2 positions being recruited - one is located in Perris and the other is located in Riverside. You may apply for a single location or both locations, if you prefer.** JOB SYNOPSIS The job of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is done for the purpose of assisting the Occupational Therapist in providing therapy services to special education students, ages 3 to 22 years, in classrooms at various school site locations, based on the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP). Please review the attached job description for a comprehensive review of the job expectations.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/ATTACHMENTS A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online Ed-Join application prior to the position closing date/time: *Copy of valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification *Copy of valid First Aid and CPR Certificate *Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the COTA position) *Current Resume *Two Letters of Employment Recommendation (Must be dated within the last two years) *Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) REQUIRED EXPERIENCE One year of experience implementing occupational therapy intervention plans. Experience working with children with disabilities and autism is preferred. REQUIRED EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent and an Associate’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college/university REQUIRED CERTIFICATES & LICENSES *Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency *Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification *Valid California driver's license *********************************************************************** RECRUITMENT PROCESS *********************************************************************** PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered if the required documents are not attached or completed by the closing date/time. If you have not attached the required materials, please update your applicant profile; go to EdJoin.org to attach documents relevant to this position. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration.
- Certification (Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Must be valid)
- Letter of Introduction (Must be specific to the COTA position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must attach 2 letters of employment recommendation that are dated within the last two years)
- Resume (Current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure the e-mail address in your Ed-Join profile is current. It is recommended that you add "edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, vision and dental.
These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA driver’s license, physical, proof of required education, TB and fingerprint clearance.
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, gender, or disability. This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Comments and Other Information
All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure the e-mail address in your Ed-Join profile is current. It is recommended that you add "edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, vision and dental.
These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA driver’s license, physical, proof of required education, TB and fingerprint clearance.
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, gender, or disability. This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Application Deadline
4/24/2014 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/31/2014
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$20.44 - $26.15 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
7 Hours Per Day; 35 Hours Per Week; 10-Month Position
Employment Type
Part Time
Recruitment Numbers
14-1539 and 14-1540
Location of 14-1539
Stokoe Elementary School (Riverside)
Location of 14-1540
Nan Sanders Elementary (Perris)
Division
Student Programs and Services
Unit
Special Education