School-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hemet, CA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
3x12 hrs

Job Title: School-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Company: Amergis Educational Staffing
Location: Hemet Area (K–12 School Sites)
Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite, Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours per day
Contract Dates: April 6, 2026 – November 13, 2026
Extension: High likelihood of extending for the full school year
Compensation: Starting at $40 per hour, DOE

Job Description:
Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a full-time, onsite Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide school-based OT services for a district in the Hemet area. The district requires someone who can be onsite daily and support a K–12 caseload. This contract runs from April 6, 2026, through November 13, 2026, with a high likelihood of extension to the full school year.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the supervising Occupational Therapist to support students’ functional, sensory, fine-motor, and access-to-curriculum needs across multiple campuses.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Support students with fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, self-help, and participation needs.
• Implement IEP-based treatment plans and therapy activities.
• Maintain documentation, progress notes, and data collection per district guidelines.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, families, and related service providers.
• Assist with maintaining therapy materials, equipment, and organized workspace.
• Travel between assigned school sites within the Hemet area.

Requirements:

• Active California COTA license.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to manage a K–12 caseload across multiple school sites.
• Must be able to provide full-time, onsite services Monday–Friday.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organization skills.
• Reliable transportation for daily site travel.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.