Occupational Therapist

Job Description:

LOCATION: Schenectady City School District

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (SCHOOL DISTRICT)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position exists in a school district and involves responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment to students in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. Administrative direction is received from the school principal and/or director of individualized pupil services relative to scheduling and recordkeeping. General supervision may be exercised over a variety of technically trained personnel. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written prescription or referral from a physician, utilizing a creative activity which may be manual, industrial, recreational or educational designed and/or adapted to correct or remedy any disability;
• Evaluates the degree of function and disability of students unless contraindicated by professional judgment or a physician's order;
• Records on students' records evaluations, reevaluations, progress notes, consultations and treatment summaries;
• Participates with other school personnel in the formulation of students' individual education plans.
• Develops or assists in the development of district occupational therapy policies and procedures;
• Develops a written prescription to be incorporated into the individualized educational plan for each student to receive therapy services;
• Develops and applies adaptive assistance devices and/or self-help techniques to aide students achieve maximum independence;
• Participates in Comprehensive Support Service Team staffings;
• Participates in parent and teacher conferences relative to occupational therapy procedures;
• Establishes and maintains communications with physicians and community agencies working with the students.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy; good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy; working knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program; ability to evaluate, plan and execute treatments for students; ability to get along well with others.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be licensed and registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist.

NOTE: The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.
- This position is a provisional civil service appointment and applicant must meet civil service requirements including residency in New York State. Successful candidates are required to take civil service exam when offered.

Position Start Date:01/05/2026
Application Deadline:01/31/2026
Civil Service Title: Occupational Therapist