Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – $28–$30/hr + Full Benefits | 186-Day School Year

Job description

Salary/Wage: $28-$30 per hour

Terms/Schedule: 186 days; 7.5 hours per day

Join the CWASD Team and Make a Difference Every Day!

Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District is seeking a caring, collaborative, and student-focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our student services team. If you are looking for a position where you can build meaningful relationships with students, collaborate with outstanding educators and related-service professionals, and see the impact of your work every day, we would love to hear from you!

Position at a Glance

Work Calendar: 186 days per school year
Hours: School-day schedule
Pay: $28.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Full benefits package, including WRS, health, dental, and long-term disability

Why Join CWASD?

At Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District, we believe every student deserves the support and opportunity to reach their full potential. Our COTA will be an important member of a collaborative team working to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in the classroom and throughout their school day.

We offer:

• Competitive pay of $28–$30 per hour, based on experience
• 186-day school-year employment calendar
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• A school-year schedule that provides a strong work-life balance
• A collaborative professional environment
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced educators, special education professionals, and occupational therapy staff
• A position where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on students

About the Position

The COTA will provide occupational therapy services to students under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The position will support students in developing and strengthening the skills necessary to participate successfully in the school environment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Implementing occupational therapy interventions and activities consistent with student IEPs and established treatment plans
• Supporting students with fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, self-care, and other functional school-related skills
• Working with students individually and in small groups
• Collaborating with classroom teachers and special education staff to support student success
• Helping teachers incorporate occupational therapy strategies into daily classroom activities
• Adapting materials, activities, and learning environments to meet individual student needs
• Collecting student data and maintaining appropriate service documentation
• Participating in IEP meetings and student support team meetings as appropriate
• Communicating effectively with occupational therapists, teachers, families, and other members of the student support team
• Maintaining professional knowledge and skills through appropriate professional development

We Are Looking For Someone Who...

The ideal candidate will be:

• Student-centered and committed to helping every student succeed
• A strong relationship builder
• Collaborative and comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Positive, flexible, and solution-oriented
• Organized and dependable
• An effective communicator
• Able to work effectively with students with a wide range of abilities and needs
• Passionate about helping students become more independent and successful

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold current certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through NBCOT, as applicable
• Meet Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requirements for employment as a COTA in a school setting
• Maintain all required Wisconsin licensure/certification
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, therapists, and other school personnel

Experience working with children in a school or pediatric setting is preferred but not required.

A Great Opportunity for the Right Professional

This is more than a therapy position. It is an opportunity to become an important part of a school community and help students develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to succeed.

If you are a COTA who wants to work in a supportive, collaborative school environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package, consider joining the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application, résumé, applicable certifications/licensure, and professional references through the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District application process.

Position will remain open until filled.

Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District is an equal opportunity employer.