Occupational Therapist- Long Term Substitute

Fairport Central School District; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairport Central School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a long-term substitute position. The role focuses on evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation within the school setting.

Responsibilities include collaboration with staff and families, developing educationally relevant goals, and maintaining detailed records and progress summaries. Candidates must be licensed by NYSED and capable of working with diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist (REQUIRED)
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy.
• Ability to design and carry out effective treatment plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written referral of a licensed physician.
• Provides consultative services to staff and parents on behalf of the student.
• Evaluates the degree of function and disability of students in the educational setting.
• Develops a treatment plan based on findings and educational goals.
• Maintains accurate records of evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Trains students in adaptive assistive devices and self-help techniques.
• Participates in formulation of individualized education plans.
• Communicates with physicians regarding student progress.
• Maintains statistics on treatments and patient numbers.
• Participates in research and development of new programs.

Skills

Therapy assessment & evaluation

Treatment planning

Consultation with staff/parents

Professional communication

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (NYSED)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fairport Central School District

Occupational Therapist- Long Term Substitute JobID: 3497

• Position Type: Student Support Services - Non Instructional/ Occupational Therapist
• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Location: TBD
• Date Available: ASAP

Location: TBD

QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist (REQUIRED)

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program.
• Ability to design and carry out effective treatment plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

REPORTS TO: Directors of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written referral of a licensed physician. Obtains physician referrals upon permission of the students' guardian(s). Utilizes an exercise or creative activity treatment program designed and/or adapted to correct or improve any disability.
• Provides consultative services to staff and parents, as necessary, on behalf of the student, including modifications/strategies designed to compensate for the disability where appropriate.
• Evaluates the degree of function and disability of students in the educational setting unless contraindicated by the therapist's professional judgment or physician's note.
• Develops a treatment plan based upon findings, short- and long-term educationally-relevant goals, in accordance with the physician's diagnosis, prescription or referral.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate records of student evaluations, progress notes, consultations, and discharge summaries.
• Trains students in the use of adaptive assistive devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence.
• Participates with other District personnel in the formulation of students' individualized educational plans.
• Confers periodically with students' physicians regarding all facets of students' academic performance upon permission of guardians.
• Maintains records of statistics of such things as frequency, duration, type of treatments and number of students treated.
• Participates in research activities and the development of new treatment programs and techniques in conjunction with other staff.

The Fairport Central School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

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