Occupational Therapist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Date Posted:
9/2/2026

Location:
DISTRICTWIDE/VARIOUS

Date Available:
Immediately

Closing Date:
10/05/2026
Posting: September 2, 2026

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (#1830)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST:


• Evaluate the degree of function and disability of students.


• Evaluate, plan, program and provide occupational therapy services for students with disabilities, ages per NYSED guidelines.

• Development and implementation of IEP annual goals and objectives based on each student's needs or 504accommodation plans.


• Delivery of on-going occupational therapy services within program assignment in collaboration with parents, teachers, other school professionals, and appropriate community agencies/services.


• Participation on school/building/program teams and in staffing. • Interaction with Committees on Special Education.


• Provide thorough and timely reporting consistent with the district assignment.


• Implementation of various service delivery models: individual, small group, integrative classroom, RtI, etc.


• Establish and maintain a daily schedule.


• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with school professionals, parents, students, and fellow colleagues within OT/PT Department.


• Attend departmental and program assignment meetings.


• Preparation of CSE packets as required by assignment.


• Maintain licensure through ongoing professional education.


• Complete daily documentation that complies with NYSED and Medicaid requirements.


• Develop a written prescription to be incorporated into the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student to receive therapy services.


• Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with the written prescription in the IEP.


• Develop and apply adaptive assistance devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence.


• Participate in parent and teacher conferences.


• Prepare and maintain appropriate records.


• Establish and maintain communications with physicians and community agencies working with the students.


• Perform such other professionally related duties as may be required by the Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OT:


• Must possess or meet requirements for Civil Service title of Occupational Therapist. Must be licensed and currently registered by the NYS Education Department as a Occupational Therapist.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR OT :


• Ten-month position, Full-time; Probationary • Compensation commensurate with experience • Competitive benefit package

Deadline: October 5, 2026

Penfield Central School District is in compliance with the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendment of 1972, Part 86, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, military/veteran status, genetic status, prior criminal record, or victim of domestic violence