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Specialized Education Services
Sacramento, California

$10,000 Sign on bonus Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$100k

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Job Description

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing social-emotional services for students who require additional support to thrive in school. They will deliver high-quality services as provided by SESI, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional Therapist who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students? Join us at SESI Schools, where we are proving what is possible for students with unique needs. We offer

  • Competitive salary range $95,000-$100,000 Candidates with experience should expect to come in at the mid-range
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K matching
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000
  • Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth

Responsibilities

Assess each new student and evaluate OT needs

Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding the inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program.

Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to teachers and parents that can be incorporated into the classroom/home.

  • Consult on IEPs and provided required documentation of students’ needs and supports.
  • Monitor and manage the handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in any applicable techniques.
  • Provide group therapy interventions for K-8th grade classes.
  • Assess and evaluate all students’ needs for individual or small group OT sessions.
  • Attend parent/teacher meetings for students’ receiving OT as needed.

SESI. R1

Qualifications

Master’s degree

Professional licensure from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Minimum two (2) years of experience in a school, special education, or behavioral health setting working with children and adolescents is preferred.

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Student assessmentIEP consultationHandwriting curriculum

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (722 salary observations; 2,195 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,038 salary observations; 27,346 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$95k–$100kOccupational Therapy median $109k (middle half $100k–$125k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)722 state / 5,038 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California933 active9,484 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 60% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment989 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 17 employers
13
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$122k-$171k
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Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

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Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Specialized Education Services

Education Administration Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401K matching
Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000
Continued training and mentorship
$10,000 Sign-on bonus

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,045/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.