School Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Yuba City)

JABBERGYM is hiring School-Based COTA for our special education school in Yuba City! - Up To 6k Bonus!

Job Group Description:  Jabbergym

Overtime Status:  Exempt

Salary Range:  $60,000 - $75,000

At Jabbergym , we’re more than a pediatric private practice — we’re a supportive, mentorship-driven community dedicated to helping Occupational Therapists thrive. We specialize in clinic, early intervention, and school-based services (public and non-public settings) , giving you the opportunity to grow your skills across multiple environments while making a meaningful impact in children’s lives.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

✨ Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus
✨ 10-month work schedule with 12-month pay (yes, paid summers!)
✨ Strong mentorship and hands-on training (perfect for new grads)
✨ Manageable caseloads that support work-life balance
✨ $1,500 CEU & license reimbursement
✨ Free monthly CEU workshops to support your growth
✨ Competitive salary up to $75,000

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Treatment Planning : Support direct intervention for fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions. Collaborate with the team for goal development, scheduling, classroom accommodations, and therapeutic activities.
• Consultation & Instruction : Consult with the supervising OT and team members to maximize skill generalization and accommodations across educational environments. Assist with identifying, distributing, and training on assistive and adaptive equipment and technologies.
• Data Collection & Documentation : Maintain thorough and timely records of student progress, including therapy notes, billing, accommodations, and supervision logs.
• Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees : Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Qualifications:

• Licensure : Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are delivered or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
• Background Check: Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance).
• TB Clearance
• Eligibility to Work: Eligibility to work in the US

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Demands

• Environment : Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity : Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory : Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.