Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of PPS and School Principal(s), screen, assess and identify students with fine motor and sensory needs which adversely affect their educational progress. Develop and provide direct and indirect services within the student's educational setting, based on established IEP goals and Section 504 Plans.
Minimum Qualifications: - NYS Professional License as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience in a school setting is preferred
Primary Activities - Prepares written evaluations and maintains records which clearly and succinctly document services provided, student progress and discharge from therapy
- Complies with evaluation standards
- Effectively communicates test results, diagnosis and proposed treatment plans
- Participates in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility, Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, consultation services and service delivery models
- Assures compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Prepares reports as needed by the local school district and/or the Department of Education
- Develops treatment plans consistent with IEPs
- Reviews therapy goals and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate to the CSE Committee/Section 504 Committee
- Employs instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting each student's goals
- Operates and maintains a variety of therapeutic equipment and assistive technology, and trains others in use of the equipment as necessary
- Assesses, selects and develops appropriate tools for us in therapy sessions, and as needed
- Adheres to state law regarding the type and amount of supervision required for certified occupational therapist assistant(s)
- Other duties, as required
Salary Range
Days 1-20 $130; Days 21 onward $61,804 - $90,000, prorated 1/200 (2025/2026) |
