Occupational Therapist, Special Education PC #658

Monterey County Office of Education; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey County Office of Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Special Education program in Salinas. Under the Director of Special Education, you will join a collaborative team to assess, consult with parents and teachers, and deliver direct OT services to students from birth to age 22.

You will develop and modify treatment plans, address sensory processing, perceptual-motor skills, self-care, and functional abilities, and provide recommendations based on evaluations and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• One year of OT experience with children in educational or rehabilitative settings.
• NBCOT certification and California OT license.

Responsibilities

• Participate with an integrative collaborative team to assess and consult with parents and teachers.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services and treatment to eligible students.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate OT treatment plans to improve sensory processing, motor skills, and self-care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment & treatment planning

Parent/teacher consultation

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

State OT License

Tools

California Driver's License

Job description

Occupational Therapist, Special Education PC #658 at Monterey County Office Of Education

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Contact: Nelly Santana

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: Pay Range: $478.94 - $611.25 Daily

Length of Work Year: M-F; 8.0 Hrs/Day; 193 Days/Yr

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for participating with an integrative collaborative team to provide assessment, consultation to parents and teachers; performing consultation services and direct treatment for students with special needs and disabilities from birth to age twenty two; providing occupational therapy services, intervention, treatment and activities to enhance sensory processing, perceptual-motor skills, motor coordination, self-care, muscle strength, range of motion, postural reflexes and other functional abilities among identified students; conducting student assessments and providing recommendations for occupational therapy intervention; developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying occupational therapy treatment plans and interventions in response to student needs and disabilities.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational therapy or a related field; One (1) year experience providing occupational therapy to children with various disabilities in an educational, rehabilitative or related setting

• Certificate Copy (Occupational Therapist Certification issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT))
• Copy of Transcript (Master's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational therapy or a related field)
• Credential Copy (State Occupational Therapist License, Occupational Therapist Certification)
• Driver's License Copy (California Driver's License with evidence of insurability)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Desirable Qualifications: Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish; Ability to communicate in Manually Coded English (MCE), American Sign Language (ASL), Signing Exact English (SEE)/or Signed English. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.

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