Occupational Therapist 0625-0011

Job Opening Information Occupational Therapist 0625-0011

Job Number

0625-0011

Application Deadline

6/30/2025

Position Start Date

8/26/2025

Position Title

Occupational Therapist 0625-0011

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$47,533

Job Description

Location:

Erie 1 BOCES

Special Education

E1B Education Campus

West Seneca, NY

Assignment:

Itinerant

Annual Salary:

$47,533

+$1,750 w/Masters Degree

$49,283

Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

15 Paid annual Holidays

Generous Paid Personal/Sick time

Generous Paid Vacation days

Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)

Life insurance at NO cost to you

FSA plan

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NYS Retirement System

403b AND 457 retirement plans

Hours:

7:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Job Responsibilities:

The Occupational Therapist plans and administers treatment programs for students who are recommended for such treatment by the Committee on Special Education and in accordance with a physician's referral. The Occupational Therapist works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor for Special Education Programs.

Specific Duties:

1. Evaluates physical, psycho-social and perceptual dysfunction of referred students.

2. Plans, administers, and supervises treatment procedures.

3. Develops assistive devices and self-help techniques.

4. Coordinates occupational therapy with other student services concerned with restoration and maintenance of the student's optimum level of ability.

5. Keeps accurate records of treatment and makes written reports on the student's progress for the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

6. Consults with classroom teacher regarding specific needs.

7. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapists as assigned.

8. Maintains OT equipment.

9. Maintains and completes departmental paperwork.

10. Other related duties as directed by the Special Education Supervisor.

Civil Service Title

Occupational Therapist

Job Qualifications

Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:

Must hold permanent status as an Occupational Therapist; or; Must be reachable on the current Occupational Therapist Civil Service list; or; Must meet minimum qualifications for provisional appointment as follows:

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college with a major in Occupational Therapy, or;

B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college with a bachelors degree in any field and completion of an approved post-graduate program in Occupational Therapy

REQUIRED: Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association and licensed by the NYS required

Additional Qualifications:

Must have received a canvass letter from Erie 1 BOCES for OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST # 42-105.

Must hold valid NYS Occupational Therapist License

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred

Well versed in all areas of occupational therapy with familiarity in working with a variety of school aged students with special needs.

Must be able to develop and implement occupational therapy sessions, maintain documentation, progress notes, IEP paperwork and evaluations.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025