Occupational Therapist - Special Education

Merced County Office of Education; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County Office of Education seeks an Occupational Therapist - Special Education to provide OT services in support of students ages 3 to 22 across multiple Merced County locations. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, direct intervention, and collaboration with educators.

Travel between Atwater, Merced, and Los Banos homes bases is required. Qualified candidates will hold NBCOT certification and California OT license, a bachelor’s degree, and will join a team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and NBCOT certification.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the U.S. with NBCOT certification.
• Experience providing OT services to children with moderate to severe disabilities, including sensory motor training.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services, including assessment and treatment planning.
• Support students ages 3–22 in developing functional and independent life skills.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Pediatric therapy

Sensory motor training

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

NBCOT Certification

California OT license

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Special Education at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

Continuous

Date Posted

5/6/2026

Contact

Shaila Guerrero

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range $57.56 - $66.05 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

EXEMPT

Length of Work Year

8 hours per day; 200 days per year

Employment Type

Full Time

Program

Various Programs with Merced County Office of Education

Locations

Atwater, Merced, Los Banos Home Bases

Hours

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ages

3 - 22 year olds

More info

Requires frequent travel between locations.

About The Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Under the director's direction, the occupational therapist provides occupational therapy and rehabilitation services, including assessment, development of treatment goals and plans, and direct intervention to assist students between ages 3 and 22 in acquiring functional and independent life skills.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Complete online application 2) Resume 3) 3 current Letters of Recommendation (SIGNED & DATED within the last 18 months). 4) Unofficial College Transcripts and/or degree showing Bachelor's degree from accredited university 5) Occupational Therapist Certified by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, Inc. & Occupational Therapist Licensed with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). 6) Experience: Providing occupational therapy services to children with moderate to severe disabilities, including pediatric and sensory motor training

Upon hire, must present official transcripts, original certificate/license H-6 DMV printout, CA driver license, and insurance liability.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Complete online application 2) Resume 3) 3 current Letters of Recommendation (SIGNED & DATED within the last 18 months). 4) Unofficial College Transcripts and/or degree showing Bachelor's degree from accredited university 5) Occupational Therapist Certified by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, Inc. & Occupational Therapist Licensed with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). 6) Experience: Providing occupational therapy services to children with moderate to severe disabilities, including pediatric and sensory motor training

Upon hire, must present official transcripts, original certificate/license H-6 DMV printout, CA driver license, and insurance liability.

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

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