Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Westchester County, NY

Posted: 01/24/2025 Employment Type: Part-Time, Temporary Job Category: Education Pay Rate: $50-$55/hr DOE

Job Description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT – PART TIME - SPECIAL ED

United Staffing Solutions, a leader in the staffing industry is representing a well-established, private, special education school, who is seeking a NYS Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. This is a temporary assignment. They pride themselves on helping students from Kindergarten – 12th grade to achieve success by supporting each child’s needs.

Salary - $50-$55 per hour, depending on experience.

Days/Hours: hours are 8am-2:15pm. 2 days per week, flexible as stated.

Responsibilities for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA):

  • Support Occupational Therapist with evaluating students fine motor, and development skills
  • Create therapeutic activities
  • Prepare written materials and maintain treatment equipment and supplies in proper working condition
  • Attend meetings as needed
  • Assist in developing plans for services and make recommendations to create goals

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field required
  • Must have passed the National Board of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) COTA examination
  • Must be NYS licensed
  • Minimum of 1-2 years previous experience working with special needs children in a special education setting
  • Experience working with children with developmental disabilities and ability to communicate and relate to their challenges
  • Ability to work with school staff, administration, other related service providers and behavioral teams
  • Ability to provide 3 references from former employers, teachers or professional sources

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