Occupational Therapist - Open

Job Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for an Occupational Therapist.


This position participates as a member of a transdisciplinary team assessing infants, young children, K - 12 students, and adults (up to age 22) to determine current levels of motor development, areas of family concern, and the child's developmental areas of need. Incumbents in this classification may be assigned to work with either infants and young children in a home-based or preschool program through the HOPE Infant and Family Support Program OR to work with preschool, K- 12 students, and young adults enrolled in a transition program through a special education local plan area (SELPA). This is an itinerant position supporting South County SELPA member school districts.


The current assignment is located at the South County SELPA Office, National City, CA as part of the Student Services and Programs division within SDCOE.

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The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

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