Occupational Therapist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
7/9/2026

Location:
Gates Chili CSD

Closing Date:
07/24/2026


The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.

Position: Occupational Therapist


Purpose: This is a professional position located at a school district responsible for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment individually and in groups, and in accordance with therapeutic plans. The occupational therapist will assess the progress of students and report to the appropriate school and service providers involved. The individual will adhere by Federal and State laws governing Special Education and function as a related service personnel. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of Building Administration and the Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services.


Compensation/Pay Range: $44,500 (negotiable based on experience)


Benefits:
Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance

Yes No
Qualifies for Paid Personal Time

Yes No
Qualifies for Paid Sick Time

Yes No
Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time
Yes No

Schedule: Full-time Part-time

10-month (works student calendar)
12-month

Paid hours/day: 7 hour 40 minute day including a duty free lunch of 35 minutes


Essential Functions:

• Maintain, improve, or restore function of students in all education-related activities
• Design and execute lessons and activities which help students access the academic environment and participate to their potential.
• Keep and maintain thorough, accurate records and documents for each session
• Complete daily attendance records
• Complete all necessary Medicaid paperwork
• Provide timely progress updates to parents/guardians and relevant school staff
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff members
• Complete appropriate evaluations to determine eligibility or ineligibility to receive services
• Active participation in Committee on Special Education meetings
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery
• Synthesizes evaluation results into comprehensive written report, which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment directly related to referral concern.
• Develops and implements intervention strategies.
• Prioritizes and schedules work tasks independently.
• Submits accurate and timely caseload information to supervisor based on monthly, quarterly or semester reporting periods.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services and Building Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.


Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program.
• Ability to evaluate, plan and execute treatments for students.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to assume responsibility for the treatment of students.
• Ability to provide and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Ability to engage with a culturally diverse student population and families.

Qualifications Profile:

Certification/License: New York State Licensed as an Occupational Therapist. Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.


Education: Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.


Experience: Experience working with a culturally, ethnically, and ably diverse population of students desired; successful prior experience a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CIVIL SERVICE : EITHER:
(A) Possession of a valid license and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist; OR,
(B) Possession of a Limited Permit to practice Occupational Therapy issued by the New York State Education Department.


Demands, Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments.


Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.


Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.