Greece Central School District
Occupational Therapist
Greece Central School District, Greece, New York, United States,
Occupational Therapist JobID: 4734
Position Type:
Related Services/ Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
10/8/2024
Location:
District Wide
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Salary: $57,000 Minimum
Bargaining Unit ( click here (https://www.greececsd.org/Page/531) for contracts): GUSS
Report Times: TBD
Daily Hours: 7 Paid hours
Work Year: 10 Months
Supervisor: Building Principal
Civil Service Title: Occupational Therapist
Minimum Requirements:
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.
Desired Qualifications:
Must possess or meet requirements for Civil Service title of Occupational Therapist;
Licensed and currently registered by the NYS Education Department as an Occupational Therapist;
Experience in working with students with disabilities and understanding of child development preferred;
Certification in CPI and/or TCI preferred.
Position Summary/Responsibilities:
Conducting evaluations, reevaluations and consultations including the use of a variety of tools including standardized measures;
Determining recommendations for services based on individual student needs as it pertains to the learning process and modifying as appropriate;
Developing a treatment plan based upon assessment findings, including measurable goals;
Writing and obtaining referrals for prescription of services signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner that are Medicaid compliant;
Delivering evidence based treatment and interventions to students district wide (K-12+) in a variety settings;
Acting as a consultant to provide strategies for classroom teachers;
Completing documentation of all evaluations, reevaluations, daily progress notes and discharge summaries per New York State, District, and Medicaid regulations; and documentation of Quarterly Progress Notes and consultations per District guidelines;
Providing training and monitoring of adaptive assistive devices, equipment, sensory based strategies, modifications as necessary and/or self-help techniques to appropriate support staff;
Participating with department and school staff in the formulation of services ;
Collaborating with supervisors, colleagues, physicians, teams, parents, community members and/or other support staff as appropriate regarding students’ needs;
Attending multidisciplinary team meetings ;
Maintaining daily schedule per district guidelines;
Assisting in requesting orders for supplies and equipment;
Pursuing professional development and life-long learning;
Other duties as assigned.
Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:
Name: Melanie Stevenson
Title: Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Email: melanie.stevenson@greececsd.org
All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYSED before employment begins.
The Greece Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
To find out more about what Greece Central School District has to offer our employees, please click here (http://www.greececsd.org/domain/2472) .
Position Type:
Related Services/ Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
10/8/2024
Location:
District Wide
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Salary: $57,000 Minimum
Bargaining Unit ( click here (https://www.greececsd.org/Page/531) for contracts): GUSS
Report Times: TBD
Daily Hours: 7 Paid hours
Work Year: 10 Months
Supervisor: Building Principal
Civil Service Title: Occupational Therapist
Minimum Requirements:
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.
Desired Qualifications:
Must possess or meet requirements for Civil Service title of Occupational Therapist;
Licensed and currently registered by the NYS Education Department as an Occupational Therapist;
Experience in working with students with disabilities and understanding of child development preferred;
Certification in CPI and/or TCI preferred.
Position Summary/Responsibilities:
Conducting evaluations, reevaluations and consultations including the use of a variety of tools including standardized measures;
Determining recommendations for services based on individual student needs as it pertains to the learning process and modifying as appropriate;
Developing a treatment plan based upon assessment findings, including measurable goals;
Writing and obtaining referrals for prescription of services signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner that are Medicaid compliant;
Delivering evidence based treatment and interventions to students district wide (K-12+) in a variety settings;
Acting as a consultant to provide strategies for classroom teachers;
Completing documentation of all evaluations, reevaluations, daily progress notes and discharge summaries per New York State, District, and Medicaid regulations; and documentation of Quarterly Progress Notes and consultations per District guidelines;
Providing training and monitoring of adaptive assistive devices, equipment, sensory based strategies, modifications as necessary and/or self-help techniques to appropriate support staff;
Participating with department and school staff in the formulation of services ;
Collaborating with supervisors, colleagues, physicians, teams, parents, community members and/or other support staff as appropriate regarding students’ needs;
Attending multidisciplinary team meetings ;
Maintaining daily schedule per district guidelines;
Assisting in requesting orders for supplies and equipment;
Pursuing professional development and life-long learning;
Other duties as assigned.
Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:
Name: Melanie Stevenson
Title: Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Email: melanie.stevenson@greececsd.org
All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYSED before employment begins.
The Greece Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
To find out more about what Greece Central School District has to offer our employees, please click here (http://www.greececsd.org/domain/2472) .