Occupational Therapist- Special Education

Classified - Classified Positions - Other (Classified) Job Number 2300281695 Start Date Open Date 12/22/2023 Closing Date ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.WORKING HOURS:This position will work 35 hours per week. This position is considered full-time.SALARY/COMPENSATION:The current new hire salary for this position is $54,795 annually. With proof of outside related experience and college transcripts, the salary will be increased pursuant to the Unit 1 contractual agreement.QUALIFICATIONS:The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.All applicants must be on the current Onondaga County Civil Service list for this title OR meet the minimum qualifications on the Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this title.Pediatric/early intervention experience and training preferred.The Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this position can be viewed by clicking here.Job Description View Attachment