Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Multiple positions Pre K - 6 (Anticipated 2026-2027 School Year)

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at hr@jocombs.org. 

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below. 

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant           

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change): Certified Salary Schedule/$54,067. Additional credit for related years of service and education. 

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date

Reports to: Principal and Director of Special Education

Why Work for Us

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits

About the Role

The Certificated Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy to students with fine motor/sensory delays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, participates in the assessment of fine motor, perceptual motor, sensorimotor, and oral motor function.
• Confers with the Occupational Therapist and assist with the development of Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals and objectives as determined by the OT assessment on assigned students.
• Utilizes the team approach in working with therapies, teachers, parents, aides, and attendants to provide consultative and/or direct assistance to enhance the student's participation in Education.
• To provide accurate records for Medicate in The Public Schools (MIPS) on a monthly basis.
• Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, it provides follow-through and reinforcement of educational goals and objectives as they relate to functional perceptual motor, sensorimotor, and/or self-care skills.
• Works in conjunction with the staff in providing consultative and/or direct assistance to enhance the student's participation in Education.
• Manages time, organizes materials, and communicates with IEP team to effectively assist with the case management of assigned children and youth.
• Participate in professional enrichment activities to maintain a high standard of service.
• Engages in public awareness activities to assist consumers in understanding the services and outcomes of the Occupational Therapy profession in the educational setting.
• Serves as an advocate for all children and youth.
• Reports any and all violations of rules and regulations to Supervisor/Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned. 

What You Need

• Must possess and maintain valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance