Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (2026-27 SY)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (2026-27 SY) Salary See Position Description Location Eastern Gorge Job Type Part-Time Job Number 202602942 Department ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES Program SPECIAL EDUCATION ESA Opening Date 05/28/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV Application Guide and Frequently Asked Questions. General Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting students with disabilities in various settings. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), assists the Physical and/or Occupational Therapist with implementing and documenting treatment programs for students and children. Salary: The full range for this position is $30.18 - $36.72 per hour. Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Assignment/Location: We are recruiting for a COTA to serve the Goldendale, Mabton and Bickleton school districts. This position is 37.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule. Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include: Complete work history section, including ANY and ALL employment going back 10 years At least three professional references and contact information A cover letter expressing interest in the position A resume that reflects work experience listed on application A copy of your COTA license Essential Functions/Other Functions Essential Functions: Assist the Physical and/or Occupational Therapist, consistent with the IEP and/or IFSP goals, to implement the therapy program including exercises, activities of daily living skills, and ambulatory techniques. Construct, adapt, and monitor adaptive equipment. Consult with teachers and parents on use. Maintain records of student progress, attendance, and other required activities. Prepare projects and materials for conducting individual and group motor skills programs. Follow established procedures from referral to discharge with appropriate communication to supervisors. Monitor instructional assistants in daily motor skills program. Consult with classroom staff/education team members and parents regarding implementing motor skills program. Assist the Physical and/or Occupational Therapist in the assessment of students and the development of IFSP/IEP goals. Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position. Other Functions: Other duties as assigned. Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in occupational therapy assistant. Have or are eligible to hold a certified occupational therapy assistant license in the state of Washington. Preferred Qualifications and Skills: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in an educational setting. Early childhood and/or school age experience. Working Conditions/Employment Requirements Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Family home environment, preschool or K-12 classroom settings, may move from classroom to classroom to provide services. Ability to move and position children and/or students according to established procedures to provide therapy. Sit, stand, stoop to attend to children and/or student's needs and to provide therapy. Regular attendance during assigned work schedule. Daily travel required to provide services. Employment Requirements: Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI. Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings. Notice of Non-Discrimination ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, ..., ... Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, ..., ... ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, ..., ... The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at .... We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more! Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment. For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment. 01 Do you hold an Associate's Degree in occupational therapy assistant? Yes No 02 Do you hold or are you eligible to hold a certified occupational therapy assistant license in the state of Washington? Yes No 03 Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO. Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes. 04 If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A): a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant; b. The name and address of the arresting agency; c. The date of the arrest; d. The final disposition, if any; e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court; f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process. 05 Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation. 06 Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation. 07 Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire. Yes No 08 Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named? Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted 09 APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources. Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you. Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed. Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks. Yes No Required Question Employer Educational Service District 112 Address 2500 NE 65th Ave Vancouver, Washington, 98661 Phone ... Website