Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Special Education
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY
Assignment:
Itinerant
Annual Salary:
$46,830
$1,500 w/Masters Degree
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:
7:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Job Responsibilities:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for servicing students based on their IEP OT needs. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, manage a caseload of students, travel may be required. Work with the educational team, complete IEPS in preparation for student Annual Reviews, complete evaluations and complete paperwork as required.
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.
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.
Please apply online by completing the following steps:
- Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.
- Complete and submit the correct application type, TEACHER/ADMIN, and THEN
- Apply directly to the job posting.
You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.
Special Notes:
When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above. Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.
PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions. Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.