Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - School Based

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Los Angeles, CA
$37 - $44 per hour | Full Time | School-Year Schedule

Now Hiring for the 26/27 School Year!

Make a lasting impact in the lives of K-12 students as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)! Cross Country Education is hiring COTAs to support schools across Los Angeles. Enjoy autonomy in your role, while being part of a collaborative special education team. To accommodate retirement hour limits, we’ll match assignments to your availability. Enjoy a school year schedule with summers and school breaks off.

What You’ll Do:

• Report directly to a Cross Country Education Occupational Therapist
• Support students in developing, improving, or restoring functional skills
• Assist students in participating more fully in school-based activities
• Implement therapy plans and track student progress
• Travel to assigned school sites – We aim to minimize travel by assigning you to nearby school sites whenever we can

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay ($37 - $44 per hour) with weekly direct deposit
• Paid mileage and drive time for travel between school sites
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs (based on role and hours)
• Accrued sick/vacation time and paid holidays (based on role and hours)
• Materials for services and/or assessments provided
• Laptop stipend or company provided laptop
• Dedicated team to support you
• Career growth with individual coaching

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid California license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Any experience in school, pediatric clinic, or classroom settings

New to the School Setting? Join Our COTA-in-Training Program!
We offer a training program designed to support COTAs who are transitioning into the K-12 school setting.

• Be paired with a supervising OT for personalized coaching and weekly check-ins
• Get extra support during your first 1–2 months to build confidence

If you’re passionate about helping students succeed and want a schedule that aligns with the academic year, apply today!

Know someone who could be a great fit for one of our many roles? We offer referral bonuses of up to $2,000, depending on the position, even if you are not on our team.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will consider all employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO.

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