Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

FRUITPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EMPLOY

POSITION: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) (full time)

LOCATION: Eastern Service Unit


START DATE: Position to Begin with the 2026-27 School Year


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Full approval by the state of Michigan

REQUIREMENTS:

• Competent using a variety of technology applications.
• Comply with all Michigan Special Education law/requirements.
• Provide occupational therapy services as directed by Occupational Therapist.
• Collect, record, and report data relative to student performance on individual goals and objectives as directed by Occupational Therapist.
• Work cooperatively with Occupational Therapist, teachers, administration, students, and parents in a positive and supportive way.
• As directed by Occupational Therapist implement a variety of research-based intervention strategies, continually assessing student response to intervention
• Establish communication systems between therapist and individual buildings, teachers, and parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or Director of Special Education.

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position may do so by sending a letter of interest to Special Education Director, Olivia Zienert, 3255 E. Pontaluna Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415.


External candidates interested in applying for this position may do so by clicking on the "Department" tab on the Fruitport website:


DATE OF POSTING: May 27, 2026

DATE POSTING ENDS: Until Filled

Fruitport Community Schools | 3255 East Pontaluna Rd. | Fruitport, MI 49415 | View phone number on click.appcast.io


The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.