Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants; COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA)

• Position Type:
  Special Programs
  -Related Services/ Occupational Therapist
• Date Posted:
  10/9/2026
• Location:
  
  Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic and other counties

• Promotes independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.
• Observes, problem solve and suggests positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.
• Consults and assists classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.
• Discusses and exchanges information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.
• Utilizes task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance.
• Implements the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.
• Assists occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.
• Assists therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.

• Assumes appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
• Continues professional growth.
• Assumes other duties and special projects as assigned

• Valid New Jersey Licensure as a COTA from the State of New Jersey, Department of Professional Regulation.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students.
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to physically move about the building.
• Ability to lift and position students (30-80 pounds) if assigned to a classroom with such requirements.
• Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to participate in approved behavior management procedures, Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI) and to apply training in crisis situations including student restraints as needed.