Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; COTA) in Rosamond, CA
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy
Discover an enriching contract opportunity supporting students as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a dynamic educational environment. Youll be instrumental in assisting students from kindergarten through 12th grade, covering a maternity leave through the end of the school year. This role is a rewarding chance to impact a diverse caseload of approximately 50 students across multiple sites within the district, fostering skills for life and learning.
Qualifications& Desired
Experience:
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in California
- Experience working with school-aged children (K-12) is highly preferred
- Ability to manage and travel to different school locations within the district; itinerant experience is a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with teachers, staff, and families
- Comfort working independently while following plans developed in conjunction with Occupational Therapists
- Deliver occupational therapy interventions according to students IEPs and the supervising OTs direction
- Document progress, maintain accurate records, and communicate with the educational team
- Work flexibly across multiple sites, meeting the needs of students throughout the district
- Support students in developing functional skills to increase independence and classroom participation
- Collaborate with school staff to create and maintain accessible learning environments
- Gain fulfilling experience working with a varied K-12 caseload
- Work 35 engaged hours per week on a structured school-year schedule
- Opportunity to build your skillset in a supportive, education-focused contract role
If you are a motivated COTA ready to empower students and support their learning journey.
Compensation for this position ranges from $23.67 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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