Traveling Special Education Occupational Therapist

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

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.