Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Los Angeles, CA
$35 - $43 per hour | Full Time | School-Year Schedule

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. 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 ($35 - $43 per hour) with weekly direct deposit
Paid mileage and drive time for travel between school sites
Communications stipend (based on role and hours)
Paid training and administrative time
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs (based on role and hours)
Dedicated support team
Company provided laptop
Accrued sick/vacation time and paid holidays (based on role and hours)

What We’re Looking For:

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

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

Know someone else who may be a great fit? Ask about our referral bonus of up to $2,000; even if you're 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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