Educational Occupational Therapist School Year

About the Employer

San Benito County is tucked between the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey Bay. The San Benito County Office of Education supports the diverse educational needs of school districts and students throughout the county. It provides extensive legally-mandated services and develops and implements numerous non-mandated resources and programs to support the schools and districts in its jurisdiction. The County Offices of Education is committed to excellence, equity, innovation, and integrity as it carries out it work of providing programs and services to students and districts throughout the county.


SBCOE's mission is to provide the educational leadership for all children to develop the skills and the will necessary to succeed in the 21st century. We envision an educational environment where all children are empowered, through skills and knowledge, to become responsible contributing members of the global community.


Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education provides occupational therapy treatment to eligible students enrolled in the educational programs of the County Office of Education.


San Benito COE provides a full range of services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities throughout the county. Students, ranging in age from birth to age 22 include mild to moderate, moderate to severe, and emotionally disabled. Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, the OT provides assessment, consultation, and educationally related OT services to special needs students and families based upon needs determined through the IFSP or IEP process. The OT is assigned primarily to the Regional Early Start and Pre-School Special Education programs. There is limited involvement with rural schools and districts. The OT also coordinates occupational therapy services with school staff and provides staff development as needed. The occupational therapist's office is housed at the SBCOE Special Education department, but the position does require minimal travel.


INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED - TBD

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Full-time position with employee medical and dental benefits available (includes spouse and dependent coverage). Employer contribution $20,000 (prorated based on start date).


Master's Degree $1,200; Doctorate Degree $2,400


Longevity: 2.5% increments at years 6, 8, 11, 16, 20 & 26


$80 Monthly Cell Phone Stipend


San Benito County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, or military or veteran status pursuant to the California Code. The Human Resources Department of the San Benito Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.