Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (2)

Brewster Central School District; Village of Brewster (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide essential support in therapy procedures for students. This role involves working closely with students to enhance their daily living skills and collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop personalized treatment plans. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to inclusive education and social-emotional learning, ensuring every student receives the care and attention they deserve. Join a community that values diversity and strives for excellence in education, making a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year associate degree program for occupational therapy assistants.
• Certification and current registration issued by NY State Education Department required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts occupational therapy procedures with students.
• Confers with an Occupational Therapist on student care.
• Records and reports student progress in therapy.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Procedures

Student Care

Self-Care Activities Training

Screenings and Evaluations

Treatment Protocol Development

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Post-Secondary Program in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Carries out occupational therapy procedures by working with students individually or in groups to provide treatment of a disability and training in the activities of daily living;
• Confers with an Occupational Therapist regarding all facets of student care;
• Provides training in self-care activities to students and uses varied media to improve their physical or mental functioning;
• Assists in the initial and annual screenings, evaluations, and consultations of students for students referred to the program;
• Assists in the development of treatment protocols and student goals;
• Assists in the selection of appropriate activities for each student;
• Prepares and sets up occupational therapy treatment apparatus;
• Participates with other personnel in the formulation of the students' total health care plan;
• Observes, records and reports the reactions of students to occupational therapy treatment and programs;
• Records notes on each student's progress in occupational therapy activities;
• Attends staff meetings;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Bilingual (Spanish-Speaking) applicants are encouraged to apply

*PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL IN MAY

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2025-2026 School Year

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 11, 2025

SALARY: Terms of employment are in accordance with the Brewster Teacher’s

Association contract (BTA)

PROFILE OF AN IDEAL BREWSTER INSTRUCTIONAL CANDIDATE

• The ideal candidate must demonstrate sound pedagogy that illuminates student-centered instructional practices.

• The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to culturally responsive education whereby structural practices that promote inclusion and equity are clearly communicated.

• The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to social-emotional learning whereby structural practices that illuminate emotional intelligence, emotional regulation and mental health are communicated.

• The ideal candidate must demonstrate content expertise whereby a genuine passion and scholarship for the candidate’s content area is revealed.

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Instructions to apply and join the Brewster Family:

Interested candidates should apply through theRecruitFront system attention:

Stephen P. Hancock

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

30 Farm to Market Road

Brewster, New York 10509

An Equal/Affirmative Action Employer

The Brewster Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Disability or Marital Status in employment or any of the educational programs and activities which it offers or operates, as it is required to do by the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the New York State Human Rights Laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Either

1. Completion of a two (2) year associate degree program for occupational therapy assistants registered as licensure-qualifying by New York State or, if outside New York State, accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA); or
2. Completion of a post-secondary program in occupational therapy of at least two (2) years duration which is satisfactory to the New York State Education Department.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Certification and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, are required at time of application, and must be maintained throughout employment.

1. Access to transportation may be required to complete possible field work responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.