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Educational Service District 112

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Pay: $69,576/yr

Posted: 07/09/2026

Location: Mabton, WA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$68,803 / year median in Washington

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

We are recruiting for a COTA to serve the Goldendale, Mabton and Bickleton school districts. This position is 37.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule. General Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting students with disabilities in various settings. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), assists the Physical and/or Occupational Therapist with implementing and documenting treatment programs for students and children.

Essential Functions:

Assist the Physical and/or Occupational Therapist, consistent with the IEP and/or IFSP goals, to implement the therapy program including exercises, activities of daily living skills, and ambulatory techniques. Construct, adapt, and monitor adaptive equipment. Consult with teachers and parents on use. Maintain records of student progress, attendance, and other required activities. Prepare projects and materials for conducting individual and group motor skills programs. Follow established procedures from referral to discharge with appropriate communication to supervisors. Monitor instructional assistants in daily motor skills program. Consult with classroom staff/education team members and parents regarding implementing motor skills program. Assist the Physical and/or Occupational Therapist in the assessment of students and the development of

IFSP/IEP

goals. Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in occupational therapy assistant. Have or are eligible to hold a certified occupational therapy assistant license in the state of Washington.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$30.18 - $36.72 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

COTA work in an educational setting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

COTA license in Washington State (Required)

Work Location:

In person