Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Winter Garden, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Make a meaningful impact supporting students in the Leesburg and Claremont areas as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through a full-time school-based contract. This rewarding position serves a diverse caseload of K-5 students, with some Pre-K involvement, across four schools. Working closely with occupational therapists and school teams, you’ll help students develop essential skills for classroom participation and daily life.

This is an itinerant on-site role, Monday through Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, following a traditional school year schedule (August 10, 2026 – May 28, 2027, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch). The district is actively interviewing on July 21st, so timely applications are highly encouraged if you enjoy supporting young learners and collaborating in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license required
• School experience is strongly preferred, though not mandatory
• Comfortable serving K-5 and select Pre-K students across multiple campuses
• Ability to travel between schools as assigned (not all schools daily)
• Stellar communication and adaptability in fast-paced settings

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct OT services to students on a defined caseload under the guidance of an OT
• Support students in developing fine motor, sensory-motor, and self-care skills
• Collaborate closely with teachers and school staff on student goals
• Document services, monitor progress, and adjust interventions as needed
• Adhere to district procedures and timely onboarding processes for credentialing

What Awaits You:

• Fulfilling opportunity to help students reach their potential in a supportive educational setting
• Contracted, full-time role with regular school day hours—enjoy summers and holidays off
• Professional experience in diverse and collaborative school environments

If you thrive on making a difference for students and want to build your school-based OT career, submit your application today and be ready to interview on July 21st!

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