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Southern Westchester BOCES
Occupational Therapist
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Position Title
Occupational Therapist
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$66,065-$105,619
Job Description
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates the level of function of the student and plans an appropriate occupational therapy program; Instructs Occupational Therapy Assistant in the care of students, where applicable.
Instructs in self-help activities such as basic skills of eating, dressing, personal grooming, toileting, mobility, object manipulation and communication.
Assists students in developing appropriate visual motor skills to enhance eye-hand coordination.
Plans program involving activities, such as practice in function, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills and activities of daily living for students to attain maximum independence within the educational setting.
Works with students to enhance level of functioning in the areas of visual, auditory, somatosensory perception to improve academic performance.
Uses activities to assist emotionally handicapped students to improve interpersonal relationships and encourage socially acceptable behavior.
Evaluate students' progress and maintains appropriate documentation.
Completes appropriate IEP documents on all students involved in therapy.
Participates in the educational planning and placement meetings for students being considered for occupational therapy services.
Serves as the liaison with referral sources (i.e.: medical clinics, community agencies).
Instructs students, faculty and family in the dynamics of the program, so all will understand the goal of therapy.
Civil Service Title
Occupational Therapist
Job Qualifications
CIVIL SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a license and current registration issued by the New York State Education department, to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
Priority given to candidates who are currently on a Civil Service List for this title.
Candidates must have taken or be eligible to take the civil service exam for this title.
Job Category
Occupational Therapist
Job Location
St. Matt's - Special Services