Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Classified job of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) was established for the purposes of providing occupational therapy and evaluations/consultations to meet students educational needs; communicating with Occupational and Physical Therapists; training staff in the use of materials and equipment; and providing direct occupational therapy services to eligible students within the District.

Must hold certification to be a Occupational Therapy Assistant

MISSION STATEMENT In a diverse community, rich in agricultural and family traditions, the River Delta Unified School District will provide a safe, supportive, rigorous, student-centered education in which all students are prepared to achieve their maximum potential and become productive members of society ABOUT THE DISTRICT The River Delta District office is located in Rio Vista which is 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 35 miles south-west of Sacramento. River Delta is a K-12 district with an enrollment of 1,880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K-6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg, Hood, Courtland, Walnut Grove, Ryde, Locke, Isleton, Rio Vista, Birds Landing, and Collinsville The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties – Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo. Although it is a tri-county district, it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education. River Delta Unified School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students' success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients' expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom. Staff development opportunities are provided, encouraged, and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition, the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher, principal, and Superintendent.