What are the responsibilities and job description for the Itinerant Occupational Therapist position at Alameda County Office Of Education (ACOE)?
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About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face.
We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
This position resides in the Whole Child Programs department, providing individualized, school-based occupational therapy services across multiple sites to support students’ fine motor, sensory processing, and functional skills needed for educational growth. This role collaborates with educators and families to embed strategies into daily routines, ensuring consistent and inclusive support across environments. This position has set work days and vacation timeframes. Please see the work year calendar at the end of the job description.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The Occupational Therapist shall report directly to the Executive Director of Special Education Innovation. They serve in an itinerant capacity across Alameda County School Districts and schools, based on assigned caseload and student needs. This position requires travel between multiple sites throughout the workweek. Caseload service locations are subject to change based on enrollment and programmatic need. Mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with organizational policy for required travel between assigned sites. This job reports to Assigned Administrator.
LOCATION: Primarily New Haven USD, San Leandro USD, Alameda USD and Emery USD. (May include other districts in Alameda County as needed.)
TYPICAL DUTIES: Provides occupational therapy services to students with exceptional needs across school districts served by the Alameda County Office of Education in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Assesses and evaluates students’ functional abilities related to educational participation, including fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, visual-motor integration, and adaptive functioning. Participates in Student Study Team (SST) and IEP meetings; provides input regarding eligibility, services, goals, and placement. Develops occupational therapy goals and objectives and implements individual and group interventions aligned with IEPs. Monitors and documents student progress; recommends modifications to services and IEP goals as appropriate.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy required. Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) preferred.
Experience: Five (5) years of work-related experience. Experience working in a school district is preferred.
Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled (First screening on 5/12/2026)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN online application, resume, cover letter and a valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy required.
APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
Comments and Other Information
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review………………………………………………………………….......PASS/FAIL
2. Technical Oral Interview*………………….…..........................Weighted 100% (Thursday, 5/21)
3. Final Interview*………………….…......................................................................(5/26 & 5/27)
* This eligibility list is valid for 6 months.
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Pay: $11,223.30 - $14,151.13 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11,223 - $14,151