Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Olathe Public Schools

4 days ago

United StatesFull TimePsychologist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Olathe Public Schools as a Therapist Assistant (COTA) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Adapts equipment (e.

seating, tables, desks, computer hardware, etc.

) for the purpose of providing optimal positioning and increased independence for special education students.

Requirements

Job related experience is desired.

Community College and/or Vocational School degree with study in job related area.

Benefits & Compensation

Provides home visits and/or summer therapy services for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.

Provides direct occupational therapy services to students according to IEP goals for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established practices and procedures.

Reports incidents and observations (e.

suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Olathe Public Schools as a Therapist Assistant (COTA).

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyStudent AssessmentAdaptive EquipmentIEP ImplementationFine Motor SkillsBehavior ManagementRecord KeepingPatient CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationAssistive TechnologyClinical DocumentationPatient Positioning

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Olathe Public Schools a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Olathe Public Schools is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Student Assessment, Adaptive Equipment, IEP Implementation, Fine Motor Skills, Behavior Management, Record Keeping, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The COTA assesses students' functional development and provides occupational therapy services to meet individual objectives and IEP goals. Responsibilities include adapting equipment, implementing therapeutic activities, and collaborating with educators and families to improve student functioning in...

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