An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Job Opening Information Occupational Therapist Job Number
HFM2026-27OT
Position Start Date
9/1/2026 Position Title
Occupational Therapist
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Job Description
HFM BOCES
is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to work in our school-based Special Education Program. Program sites include Ft. Plain, Canajoharie, Gloversville and Mayfield. This part-time position, with the possibility of increasing to full-time, will provide evaluation, consultation, and direct therapy services to students with disabilities in a special education setting. The therapist works collaboratively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary team members to support students' participation and success in educational activities. Responsibilities include assessing fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, self-care, and functional school-related skills; developing and implementing individualized intervention plans; contributing to IEP development and progress monitoring; maintaining accurate documentation; and ensuring compliance with applicable special education regulations. The Occupational Therapist promotes student independence, access to the educational environment, and achievement of educational goals through evidence-based therapeutic practices. Applicants must be a New York State Registered Occupational Therapist. Fulton County Civil Service This is a competitive Civil Service position. No actual test exam will be administered but there will be a review of credentials. TEACH Clearance Per the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on the ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working.
is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment.
HFM BOCES
does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak (abochniak@hfmboces.org), Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, (518) 736-4305, HFM
BOCES, 2755
State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. (Revised 9/2020) •Salary is commensurate with education and experience per
OT/PT Contract:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PnJJ-7eql7j1AF90gAbxyN5n7SKNRTk1/view Civil Service Title
Occupational Therapist
Job Qualifications This is a Civil Service position with a residency requirement; you must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton, or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position. You must be a NYS Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapist. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on the applicant's ability to obtain a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check through the TEACH system prior to working.
For more information:
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/. Application Procedure Click on the Fulton County Employment Application below. This application must be completed and uploaded to "OTHER." This is to qualify for the civil service position.
https:
//www.fultoncountyny.gov/sites/default/files/_personnel/Personnel%20-%20Application.pdf Click on the
HFM BOCES
Employment Application below. This is our required application to apply.
