Occupational Therapist - Special Education

Merced County Office of Education; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County Office of Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Special Education. The role includes assessment, goal development, and direct intervention to help students ages 3–22 develop functional and independent life skills.

This exempt, full-time position pays $57.56–$66.05 per hour with a work year of 200 days at 8 hours daily, serving multiple locations (Atwater, Merced, Los Banos). Requires NBCOT certification and CA OT licensure, along with pediatric therapy experience.

Qualifications

• Completed online application with resume and 3 current letters of recommendation signed and dated within the last 18 months.
• Unofficial transcripts and/or degree showing Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist with NBCOT certification and CA licensure.
• Experience providing occupational therapy services to children with moderate to severe disabilities, including pediatric and sensory motor training.

Responsibilities

• Under the director's direction, provide occupational therapy and rehabilitation services, including assessment, goal development, and direct intervention for students aged 3–22 to develop functional and independent life skills.

Skills

Pediatric OT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Licensed Occupational Therapist with NBCOT certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Special Education at Merced County Office of Education

Salary Pay Range: $57.56 - $66.05 Per Hour

Additional 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.

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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