Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Position Type:
Classified/ Occupational Therapy Assistant
Date Posted: 12/15/2025

Location:

To be determined
Closing Date: 01/04/2026
Hours per Day: 8.0 hrs a day/$36.07 - $44.39 per hour
Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

As a licensed health care provider within the educational system, this position assists the occupational therapist in providing occupational therapy services to support the education of students with special needs. The certified occupational therapy assistant is professionally responsible to, and under the supervision and direction of, a licensed occupational therapist(s) for all therapy-related issues.

• Assist the occupational therapist in conducting observations and/or screenings of students with physical/motor disabilities using formal or informal procedures.
• Assist therapist in administering therapy testing protocols.
• Assist in recording and documenting observations and/or screening results.
• Work in cooperation with the occupational therapist to maintain an appropriate record-keeping and reporting system.
• Design and implement therapeutic activities based upon goals and objectives in student's IEP records.
• Establish schedule and proceed with service delivery and other assigned duties.
• Independently travel to school sites delivering occupational therapy services.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services for individual students, or groups of students, based on the goals and objectives established by the occupational therapist.
• Use professional judgment in modifying functional techniques of therapeutic activities within the established Therapy Plan.
• Locate and prepare specialized therapy materials and equipment for student use. Maintain therapy equipment, assemble and modify adaptive equipment, and prepare equipment inventory lists and update as necessary. Document intervention procedures and results using appropriate forms.
• Compile data, records, and work samples for preparation of reports, IEP’s, assessments, and conferences.
• As a member of the motor team, participate in the school District's comprehensive planning process for the education of children with special needs.
• Provide information and establish relationships with school personnel, parents, and non-school agencies to promote the education of students with physical/motor disabilities. Participate in training sessions for staff and families.
• Participate in professional growth continuing education opportunities as required by established state licensure laws and District expectations.
• Adhere to established ethical standards of the occupational therapy profession, state law, and District policy.
• Perform related duties consistent with scope and intent of the position under professional law and District policy.

• Work in direct contact with students affected by a variety of disabilities including, but not limited to, medically fragile students to promote their prescribed occupational therapy programs.
• May also require working directly with disturbed and/or emotionally distraught students.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Education and Experience:

Associate degree for Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited college or school, including fieldwork.

• Current Washington State License for COTA.
• Certification in good standing with professional association.
• Excellent communication skills and effective problem solving ability.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

Knowledge and understanding of accepted occupational therapy practices and procedures.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff members.
• Work effectively on a team.
• Demonstrate efficient time-management skills.
• Demonstrate professional competence, patience, and the physical capacity to transfer and manipulate students.
• Relate effectively in a multicultural and multiracial community and maintain cultural awareness and sensitivity to work corporately and collaboratively with staff, parents and the public.
• Interact effectively and…