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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (Req 10038)
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Valley Center, CA (In Person)
$71,374 Salary, Full-Time
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (Req 10038) at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District Print Application Deadline 7/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/10/2026 Contact Doyan Howard 760-749-0464 385 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $30.03 - $36.49 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 37 (starting at $30.03-$36.49 per hour) Length of Work Year School Term (194 days per year) + 14 paid holidays (per year) Employment Type Full Time Education Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Experience Previous work with children; Experience working in a variety of settings, including clinic, school and home; experience working collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and working with families, training others in the appropriate implementation of educational programs related to the development of motor skills. Location Itinerant About the Employer VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK - 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma. The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464. Job Summary Job Summary 2026-2027 School Year - 40 hrs/week This job posting will remain active through the indicated application deadline. However, individual applications will be reviewed as they are received. If a qualified candidate is identified prior to the deadline, this posting will be closed early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications The job of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT), was established for the purpose/s of utilizing specialized equipment and treatment techniques to facilitate implementation of individual educational programs related to motor and functional skills development.