Position Title

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

LOCATION: GST BOCES REGION

Full-time (1.0 FTE), hours per day dependent upon location, 10-month school calendar position

• Evaluates the degree of function and disability and completes and submits appropriate documentation to CSE, Administrative staff or principal.
• Drafts appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives to present at the annual CSE meeting.
• Evaluates and re-evaluates short-term objectives on a quarterly basis throughout the school year.
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications.
• Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician in accordance with state law.
• Participates with other personnel in the formation of student's Individual Educational Program (IEP).
• Instructs and participates in faculty in-service educational program.
• Utilizes adaptive equipment, materials and seating in order to permit the student to function more independently in the school environment.
• Carries out treatment program as identified through evaluation and IEP, and maintains appropriate and accurate documentation regarding assessment, planning and treatment outcome.
• Instructs parents and school personnel with regard to follow-up of therapy goals.
• Supervises occupational therapist assistant (OTA) and documents in accordance with state law.
• Identifies assistive technologies that will enhance student's functional performance and provides required documentation for funding.
• Develops and refines gross motor skills to improve functional activities.
• Follows the schedule and building procedures of the building of assignment.
• Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor/Director of Special Education and Itinerant Services.

 

 

Job Qualifications

NYS Registration/License as an Occupational Therapist;

• Recent experience with students with special needs is preferred.

 

Application Procedure

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate (if applicable)
• College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
• If no college education, furnish a copy of high school diploma or GED
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

SALARY:  Per Educational Association Contract.  Plus comprehensive benefit package

Job Category

INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION

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