Paraeducator - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) 2026-27

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Full Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

COTAs assist Occupational Therapists in administering occupational therapy services in grade K-12 for physically, developmentally, mentally or emotionally disabled students by performing the following duties.

Duties and responsibilities under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist:
Travel to and from schools to implement direct and indirect OT service. Assist with data collection through informal observations and assessment. Collaborate on student progress with a registered OT. Provide modifications / adaptations on equipment, tools, and materials. Maintain equipment. Inventory and Ordering of supplies and equipment. Supervise OT fieldwork students. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Successfully completed a two year program from an accredited institution for Occupational Therapy Assistant and be currently licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Health (National Certification for Occupational Therapy Assistant). Good communication and interpersonal skills. Well organized and efficient. Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff. Ability to take direction. Ability/desire to work effectively with students, this may include students who display aggressive, abusive or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior. Ability/desire to work with technology and computers. Ability to lift students, to remain calm in stressful emergency situations. Ability to maintain regular attendance, which includes completing an assigned day. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Ability to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions.

Rate of Pay:
$20.00/hour to $23.95/hour DOQ with K-12 experience
$21.15/hour to $25.10/hour with AA/AAS degree or 60 semester/90 quarter credits from a regionally accredited institution, DOQ with K-12 experience*
$22.00/hour to $25.95/hour with BA degree from a regionally accredited institution, DOQ with K-12 experience
View additional terms and benefits here.

Start Date: 8/31/26
Insurance benefits available for assigned positions of 6 hours or more per day.

All Applicants must complete the Anoka-Hennepin Schools online application at www.ahschools.us/jobs

Questions about this position:
Please contact the school directly with any questions about this position.
For Educational Service Center (ESC) positions, contact the Special Education Department.