Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Tacoma, WA
Company: BlazerJobs
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Occupational Therapy Assistant
(OTA) degree, active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
(COTA) license, and 1 years Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant experience required. Applicants who do not meet these
qualifications will not be considered. An opportunity is available
for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide
essential support to K-12 students within a public school setting
in Tacoma, WA. This full-time, contract position offers a unique
chance to work closely with students across various grade levels,
contributing to their occupational therapy needs and overall
development. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver occupational therapy
services to K-12 students under the supervision of a licensed
occupational therapist. - Support individualized education program
(IEP) goals and collaborate with school staff, families, and
healthcare providers. - Maintain accurate documentation of therapy
services, progress notes, and required reports. - Participate in
team meetings and contribute to the planning and implementation of
student therapy plans. - Ensure compliance with all state
guidelines and school policies regarding occupational therapy
services. Qualifications: - Active Washington State COTA license is
required. - Completion of OSPI fingerprinting process. - Experience
working within a K-12 educational environment is highly preferred.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate
effectively with students, educators, and families. -
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage caseload documentation
and reporting. Location: Tacoma, WA (K-12 School Setting) Position
Details: - Contract duration: School year through June 12, 2026 -
Full-time: 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week - Immediate start
to back-fill current vacancy This role offers the chance to make a
meaningful impact on student success by enhancing their functional
skills in an educational environment. Qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply promptly. Please include copies of licensure
and verification of OSPI fingerprinting with your application.
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.08 to $46.08.
Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing,
and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan
can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the
posting date.
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