Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant$40-$50/Hourly | Full-Time | Valley Center, CA | School-Based | 2026-2027 school year | Retirees encouraged to applyCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant Key Responsibilities:Treatment Planning: Support direct intervention for fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions. Collaborate with the team for goal development, scheduling, classroom accommodations, and therapeutic activities.Consultation & Instruction: Consult with the supervising OT and team members to maximize skill generalization and accommodations across educational environments. Assist with identifying, distributing, and training on assistive and adaptive equipment and technologies.Data Collection & Documentation: Maintain thorough and timely records of student progress, including therapy notes, billing, accommodations, and supervision logs.Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees: Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Qualifications:Licensure: Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are delivered or eligibility to obtain such licensure.Background Check: Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance).TB ClearanceEligibility to Work: Eligibility to work in the USCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical DemandsEnvironment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.About Pacific Coast Speech Services, A Member of Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. We are committed to delivering hands-on supervision and accessible support that helps our SLPs and SLPAs grow professionally. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.