Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Requirements / Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited college or university Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum, approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association AND eligibility for certification OR currently certified as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
• Previous employment as a COTA with children in a school-based setting is desired

REQUIREMENTS:
• A valid California driver’s license, the ability to travel effectively between school sites, and evidence of auto insurance
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Adequate physical health to be able to engage in all necessary aspects of OT treatment including
but not limited to lifting, squatting, extended sitting and/or standing, functional range of motion and functional vision and hearing

**applications missing one or more required documents will not be considered**

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (must submit 2 letters of recommendation dated within the last year)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Hours for this position are:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.