Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) -2026-2027 SY
- District Office - Special Services
- Rio Rancho, New Mexico
- Full Time
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) -2026-2027 SY
Rio Rancho Public Schools
District Office - Special Services - Rio Rancho, New Mexico
This job is also posted in Rio Rancho Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:5723613
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Aug 3, 2026
Job Description
This job posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year
RRPS Special Services Department
190-day contract
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Satisfied all requirements as set forth by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
Licensure with the NM PED and Board of Examiners Licensure in New Mexico.
Will need to file a signed statement of supervision by the Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for supervision.
Essential job responsibilities:
Evaluates referred students in the areas of neuromuscular, sensory processing, perceptual motor skills, postural reflexes, self-care and needs for adaptive devices and equipment. Works with all exceptionalities identified in accordance with state regulations. Participates in appropriate placement of students; develops and implements individual educational plans geared to the student's physical and psychosocial needs and facilitate the student's ability to function and adapt to the educational program.
Maintains working relationship with classroom teachers and parents to assure follow through of therapy goals in classroom and home;
Participates in meetings pertinent to the student's therapy needs
Provides consultative services to teachers and parents pertaining to occupational therapy maintains documentation of student performance and progress in reaching treatment goals
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Hours:
Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be
required as scheduled by School Principal.
Application Procedure:
The following documents must be attached to complete this application:
One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university
Copy of Professional License
An Equal Opportunity employer
Position Type:Full-Time
Rio Rancho Public Schools
District Office - Special Services - Rio Rancho, New Mexico
This job is also posted in Rio Rancho Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:5723613
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Aug 3, 2026
Job Description
This job posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year
RRPS Special Services Department
190-day contract
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Satisfied all requirements as set forth by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
Licensure with the NM PED and Board of Examiners Licensure in New Mexico.
Will need to file a signed statement of supervision by the Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for supervision.
Essential job responsibilities:
Evaluates referred students in the areas of neuromuscular, sensory processing, perceptual motor skills, postural reflexes, self-care and needs for adaptive devices and equipment. Works with all exceptionalities identified in accordance with state regulations. Participates in appropriate placement of students; develops and implements individual educational plans geared to the student's physical and psychosocial needs and facilitate the student's ability to function and adapt to the educational program.
Maintains working relationship with classroom teachers and parents to assure follow through of therapy goals in classroom and home;
Participates in meetings pertinent to the student's therapy needs
Provides consultative services to teachers and parents pertaining to occupational therapy maintains documentation of student performance and progress in reaching treatment goals
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Hours:
Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be
required as scheduled by School Principal.
Application Procedure:
The following documents must be attached to complete this application:
One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university
Copy of Professional License
An Equal Opportunity employer
Position Type:Full-Time
Job ID: 521692973
Originally Posted on: 5/19/2026
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