APRIL 29, 2026
VACANCY POSTING FOR 2026-2027 
NONINSTRUCTIONAL 
POSTING PERIOD:  APRIL 29, 2026 � UNTIL FILLED 

For information concerning this position, contact Ms. Patricia Kelly, Director of Exceptional Student Education, at 904-491-9880 or contact Human Resources.  For salary and transfer information, contact Human Resources. 

The following noninstructional vacancy is listed in Human Resources for the 2026-2027 school year. 
 
POSITION:                              2 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) 
LOCATION:                             Exceptional Student Education / District Office 
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT:      196 Days @ 7.5 Hours Daily 
SALARY RANGE:                   $42,835.80 - $44,776.20
(While in effect, additional compensation from the Millage initiative will be awarded annually. For the 2025-26 school year, the amount for this position is $6,127 and will be prorated from July 1, 2026.)

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
2. Valid Florida license in Occupational Therapy.
3. National Occupational Therapy Assistant certification.
4. Valid Florida driver's license. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
*(1)      Consult with supervising occupational therapist in implementing student treatment techniques 
*(2)      Provide treatment based on current IEP. 
*(3)      Maintain records for auditing purposes including daily flow sheets, progress reports and billing notes. 
*(4)      Establish schedules of therapy sessions. 
  (5)      Consult with and provide in-service to classroom teachers and school staff. 
  (6)      Consult with parents on home therapy activities. 
  (7)      Select materials and equipment for therapy. 
  (8)      Assist in developing District procedures for Occupational Therapy. 
  (9)      Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position. 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium Work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects.  
 
FINGERPRINTS: 
Employment is contingent on your fingerprints being cleared by the clearinghouse. 
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
  
VETERANS' PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND SPOUSES IN COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA AND FEDERAL APPLICABLE LAWS. 
 
Nassau County School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the application and interview process for individuals with disabilities seeking employment with the district. For assistance, applicants/individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact Judith Meredith at 1201 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or 904-491-9874.