Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Military veterans preferred

About the EmployerVCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK - 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma. The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464.Job Summary2023-2024 School YearRequirements / QualificationsThe job of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT), was established for the purpose/s of utilizing specialized equipment and treatment techniques to facilitate implementation of individual educational programs related to motor and functional skills development.Experience: Previous work with children; experience working in a variety of settings, including clinic, school, and home; experience working collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and working with families, training others in the appropriate implementation of educational programs related to the development of motor skills. Education: Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Certificates and Licenses: American Occupational Therapy Association Certification; National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy; CA driver's license and auto insurance. The following are the REQUIRED documents for a complete application:Certificate Copy (National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy)Certification (American Occupational Therapy Association Certification)Copy of Transcript (Associate degree in Occupational Therapy)Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of RecommendationResume