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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) -2026-2027 SY @ District Office - Special Services

Rio Rancho, New MexicoOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

This job posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year RRPS Special Services Department 190-day contract Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Satisfied all requirements as set forth by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

• Licensure with the NM PED and Board of Examiners Licensure in New Mexico.

• Will need to file a signed statement of supervision by the Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for supervision.

Essential job responsibilities:

• Evaluates referred students in the areas of neuromuscular, sensory processing, perceptual motor skills, postural reflexes, self-care and needs for adaptive devices and equipment. Works with all exceptionalities identified in accordance with state regulations. Participates in appropriate placement of students; develops and implements individual educational plans geared to the student's physical and psychosocial needs and facilitate the student's ability to function and adapt to the educational program.

• Maintains working relationship with classroom teachers and parents to assure follow through of therapy goals in classroom and home;

• Participates in meetings pertinent to the student's therapy needs

• Provides consultative services to teachers and parents pertaining to occupational therapy maintains documentation of student performance and progress in reaching treatment goals

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Hours: Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be required as scheduled by School Principal. Application Procedure: The following documents must be attached to complete this application:

• One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university

• Copy of Professional License

An Equal Opportunity employer https://www.rrps.net/page/salaries

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Special EducationOT Assistant

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