Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA)

- Position Type:
Special Programs -Related Services/Occupational Therapist - Date Posted:
10/9/2026 - Location:
Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic and other counties - Promotes independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.
- Observes, problem solve and suggests positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.
- Consults and assists classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.
- Discusses and exchanges information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.
- Utilizes task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance.
- Implements the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.
- Collaborates with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.
- Assists occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.
- Assists therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.
- Assumes appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
- Continues professional growth.
- Assumes other duties and special projects as assigned
- Valid New Jersey Licensure as a COTA from the State of New Jersey, Department of Professional Regulation.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students.
- Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
- Ability to physically move about the building.
- Ability to lift and position students (30-80 pounds) if assigned to a classroom with such requirements.
- Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures.
- Ability to participate in approved behavior management procedures, Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI) and to apply training in crisis situations including student restraints as needed.
- Must pass CHRU background check.
- Proof of recent TB screening
- Part-Time - 10 Month Position
- Not to exceed 28.75 hours per week
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) | JobID: 755 |
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PAY RATE: $55.00/hour
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PTO (Sick)
ERESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer