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SPE; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 26/27

Greater Southern Tier BOCES

Elmira, NYFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Elmira, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid NYS Registration/License As An Occupational Therapist

Job overview

Greater Southern Tier BOCES is hiring a SPE; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 26/27. The Occupational Therapist evaluates function and disability, completes documentation, and drafts annual goals and short-term objectives for students. This role involves performing occupational therapy procedures, participating in IEP formation, and instructing parents and school personnel on therapy goals. The therapist also utilizes adaptive equipment and identifies assistive technologies to enhance student performance.

Key focus areas include Evaluates degree of function and disability and submits documentation to CSE, Administrative staff or principal., Drafts appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives for annual CSE meeting., and Evaluates and re-evaluates short-term objectives quarterly throughout the school year..

Successful candidates bring Valid NYS Registration/License As Occupational Therapist. Important skills include Evaluates Degree Of Function And Disability, Drafts Annual Goals And Short-Term Objectives, Evaluates And Re-Evaluates Short-Term Objectives, Performs Occupational Therapy Procedures, Participates In Formation Of Student's Individual Educational Program, and Instructs And Participates In Faculty In-Service Educational Program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Evaluates Degree of Function and DisabilityDrafts Annual Goals and Short-Term ObjectivesEvaluates and Re-Evaluates Short-Term ObjectivesPerforms Occupational Therapy ProceduresParticipates in Formation of Student's Individual Educational ProgramInstructs and Participates in Faculty in-Service Educational ProgramUtilizes Adaptive EquipmentCarries Out Treatment ProgramMaintains Appropriate and Accurate DocumentationInstructs Parents and School PersonnelSupervises Therapist AssistantIdentifies Assistive TechnologiesDevelops and Refines Gross Motor SkillsFollows Schedule and Building Procedures

Qualifications

Valid NYS Registration/License as an Occupational TherapistExperience With Students With Special Needs

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Exceptional package including but not limited to:

  • Paid annual holidays

  • Attendance Incentives

  • Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar

  • Summers off with the option to work summer

  • Generous paid personal/sick time

  • Premium Health plans (GST pays 80%)

  • Premium Dental and Vision Plans

  • FSA & HRA

  • NYS Retirement System

  • 403b Plan/457 optional

  • Additional stipends per EA contract

  • Optional short-term disability

  • Longevity pay

  • Bonus sick

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 to permit the student to function more independently in the school environment.

  • Carries out the 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 regarding follow-up of therapy goals.

  • Supervises therapist assistant 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 assignment.

  • Carries out all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

This is a competitive position pending the Civil Service Training and Experience exam. Valid NYS Registration/License as an Occupational Therapist required

  • Experience with students with special needs preferred.

Application Deadline:06/30/2027

Civil Service Title: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Job Number: 107 SPE26/27

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