Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – School-Based

Location: Near Prairie Grove, IL area |
Position Type: Full School Year |
Start: Immediate
Pay: $40-45/hour

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:10 AM – 3:40 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch)
• 2.5 days/week – PreK Building
• 1.5 days/week – K-5th Building
• 1 day/week – Middle School Building

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established, experienced team of OTs and COTAs supporting a district with strong, stable leadership. Caseload of approximately 35-40 students across PreK, K-5th, and middle school, with most students in general education and some PreK students in self-contained classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, addressing fine motor, sensory processing, and life/functional skills
• Assist with evaluations and re-evaluations as directed by the supervising OT
• Implement and progress-monitor IEP goals under OT supervision
• Collaborate with supervising OTs, classroom teachers, and related service providers across three buildings
• Provide observations and data to support IEP meetings and recommendations
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited OTA program
• Active Illinois COTA License (IDFPR)
• Experience with PreK and/or school-age pediatric populations preferred
• Experience with self-contained/PreK special education settings a plus

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to jump in, take action, and not wait to be told what to do
• Comfortable managing a caseload across multiple buildings/age groups
• Strong collaborator who works well within an established therapy team
• Organized and able to manage documentation across varied schedules