Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Position Type: Part-Time | Up To 20 Hours per Week

Service Model: In Person, Regional Campus-Based Assignment

Caseload: Approximately 17 active students receiving a combination of direct, indirect, and consultative occupational therapy services. The COTA will provide delegated OT services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR). Responsibilities include direct student interventions, documentation, progress monitoring, classroom collaboration, consultation, scheduling, and other duties appropriate to the COTA's scope of practice.

School Locations: Current services are provided across 4 campuses, with a potential footprint of 5 campuses, concentrated at 2 San Antonio sites:

1. Cevallos Site – 239 Stark St., San Antonio, TX 78204
2. KIPP Aspire Academy
3. KIPP Esperanza Primary School
4. KIPP University Prep High School
5. Callaghan Site – 8915 Callaghan Rd., San Antonio, TX 78230
6. KIPP Somos Primary
7. KIPP Somos Collegiate

Campus assignments may change based on student enrollment, IEP requirements, and regional service needs.

School Hours: Services and availability are expected during regular campus operating hours and scheduled student intervention, consultation, supervision, and collaboration times.

Specific workdays and daily schedules will be coordinated based on student service needs, campus schedules, and provider availability.

Schedule: Part-time in person position averaging up to 20 hours per week. The position requires regular travel among assigned campuses. Scheduling will prioritize geographic efficiency and timely student services. Travel time between assigned campuses is considered part of the scheduled regional workload.

Tentative Start Date: 11/30 - according to district availability to conduct orientation.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides delegated direct occupational therapy interventions consistent with student IEPs and OT plans of care.
2. Supports appropriate indirect and consultative services under OT supervision.
3. Implements intervention strategies established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
4. Maintains accurate service documentation, student progress data, and required records.
5. Collaborates with campus staff and families as appropriate to support student access and participation.
6. Participates in scheduled supervision, clinical consultation, and case reviews.
7. Coordinates service schedules to minimize travel and maximize student service time.
8. Supports makeup sessions and compensatory services when appropriately determined and assigned.
9. Communicates student progress, changing needs, and service concerns to the supervising OT.
10. May assist with designated evaluation-related data collection as directed by the supervising OT and permitted within the COTA scope of practice.
11. Adjusts service schedules as needed to accommodate enrollment changes, transfers, student absences, and changing IEP requirements.

Ideal Candidate

A licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with school-based experience who is comfortable providing direct occupational therapy interventions, collaborating with campus teams, and supporting students with diverse educational and functional needs.

The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, dependable, and skilled in documentation, progress monitoring, and communication. The candidate should be comfortable working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and providing services across two geographically concentrated San Antonio school sites.