Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Position Type:

Special Programs/COTA

Date Posted:

5/23/2025

Location:

DISTRICT WIDE

Date Available:

08/27/2025

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Two-year physical or occupational therapy assistant degree from an accredited college
• State of Washington licensure
• National certification for occupational or physical therapy
• Experience with Pre-K through high school students with disabilities including ASD and behavioral challenges

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, habilitation and rehabilitation techniques
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, sensory integration techniques, and adaptive aquatics
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to Special Education
• Knowledge of computer and keyboarding skills
• Skill in operating a variety of office equipment and software related to position
• Skill in providing therapy, lifting and positioning individuals with disabilities
• Skill in designing adaptive equipment
• Ability to train district staff in range-of-motion and positioning techniques
• Ability to schedule and coordinate activities and maintain student treatment records
• Ability to deal with students with disabilities in a caring and confident manner
• Ability to assist in assessing individual student therapy needs
• Ability to follow instructions as outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEP's)
• Ability to provide treatment techniques to assist students in meeting stated outcomes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and parents
• Ability to be flexible, self-directed and work as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff and provide excellent customer service

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Position is for 8.0 hours per day (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch period) for 177 days per year delivering direct occupational/physical therapy to students with disabilities under the direction of an Occupational/Physical therapist. Direct hands-on intervention is provided per an IEP. Professional/Technical (COTA) pay level begins at $35.36 for the 2024-2025 school year and is expected to increase for the 2025-2026 school year.

Attachment(s):

• COTA.pdf