Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

General Description:

This position is a rare opportunity to join an exciting team. The regional North Central Educational Service District 171 (NCESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of families and children as the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for families enrolled in the NCESD ESIT program primarily in Grant County. The COTA will develop, implement, and document treatment programs directly for children with disabilities within the scope of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate well with the multidisciplinary team (including parents), maintain up-to-date cumulative treatment notes for all children and families, follow all relevant state and federal regulations for Early Intervention, Part C of IDEA, and understand and follow the policies and procedures of the state Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program. The COTA will participate in ongoing professional development, attend essential agency and team meetings, and conferences as necessary.

Full Job Description: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Salary

$43,619.00 – $51,848.00 (level 1)
$45,808.00 – $54,451.00 (level 2)

Salary based on 185-day position. Salary range dependent upon experience and expertise.

Benefits:

Insurance benefits – Through the HCA SEBB program, includes medical, dental, vision, life, & LTD (if hired for more than 79 days)
Retirement – Through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
Sick leave – accrued at 8 hours per month
Personal leave – 3 days per year
Additional Benefit Information

Timeline:

Position opens: August 25, 2026
Position open until filled, with first screening after 12 pm on September 08, 2026
Screening & Interviews begin as soon as possible
Position begins: As soon as possible

Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NCESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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How to Apply

All completed packets must be submitted on-line and include:

Updated Resume
Cover Letter
Two Professional References
Sexual Misconduct Form

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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The North Central ESD provides equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in the recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment opportunity is provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, families with children, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person, veteran status. Inquiries concerning equal opportunity or the application of Title IX, Title VII, ADA, Section 504 and ADEA may be directed to Flor Lopez, Managing Director of Human Resources, North Central ESD, 430 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801.

The NCESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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