Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Monroe #1 BOCES; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Monroe #1 BOCES in Fairport, NY seeks a per diem substitute Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves evaluating and planning therapy for students aged 5–21, developing IEP/504 goals, and delivering services across multiple delivery models.

The position requires NYS OT licensure or a limited permit, Civil Service eligibility, and a degree in Occupational Therapy. Experience with sensory integration and Medicaid guidelines is preferred; will supervise an OTA where

Qualifications

• Civil Service eligibility as an Occupational Therapist (NYS).
• Valid NYS license and current registration as Occupational Therapist, or Limited Permit.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience with special and general education populations preferred.
• Experience with sensory integration and neurodevelopment approaches preferred.
• Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in NY Medicaid Guidelines.
• National Provider Number (NPI) or willingness to obtain one.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, program and provide occupational therapy services for students with disabilities, ages 5 to 21 years old.
• Develop and implement IEP annual goals and objectives based on each student's needs or 504 accommodations.
• Deliver ongoing occupational therapy services within program assignment in collaboration with parents, teachers, other school professionals, and appropriate community agencies/services.
• Participate on school/building/program teams and in staffing.
• Interact with Committees on Special Education.
• Provide reporting consistent with BOCES and Departmental procedures, as well as program/district procedures.
• Implement various service delivery models: individual, small group, integrative classroom, RtI, etc.
• Establish and maintain daily schedule and professional working relationships within OT/PT Department.
• Attend departmental and program assignment meetings.
• Prepare CSE packets as required by assignment.
• Comply with BOCES policies; possible staff development for OT/PT Department and/or clinical education of OT students.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; maintain licensure through ongoing education.
• Complete daily documentation that complies with NYSED and Medicaid requirements.

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

NPI number (National Provider Number) or willingness to obtain one

Valid NYS license and current registration as Occupational Therapist or Limited Permit

Civil Service eligibility as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Location of Position

Fairport, NY 14450; Various Locations

Term of Employment

Per Diem Substitute for the 2026-2027 School Year

Starting Date

As Needs Present

Salary Range

$40 per hour

Duties

• Evaluate, plan, program and provide occupational therapy services for students with disabilities, ages 5 to 21 years old.
• Development and implementation of IEP annual goals and objectives based on each student's needs or 504 accommodation plans.
• Delivery of on-going occupational therapy services within program assignment in collaboration with parents, teachers, other school professionals, and appropriate community agencies/services.
• Participation on school/building/program teams and in staffing.
• Interaction with Committees on Special Education.
• Provide thorough and timely reporting consistent with BOCES and Departmental procedures, as well as procedures of the program or district assignment.
• Implementation of various service delivery models: individual, small group, integrative classroom, RtI, etc.
• Establish and maintain a daily schedule.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with school professionals, parents, students, and fellow colleagues within OT/PT Department.
• Attend departmental and program assignment meetings.
• Preparation of CSE packets as required by assignment.
• Comply with BOCES policies.
• Possible staff development for OT/PT Department and/or clinical education of OT students.
• Supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Maintain licensure through ongoing professional education.
• Complete daily documentation that complies with NYSED and Medicaid requirements.

Qualifications

• Civil Service eligibility as an Occupational Therapist: EITHER:
• Possession of a valid license and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist; OR,
• Possession of a Limited Permit to practice Occupational Therapy issued by the New York State Education Department.
• Bachelor or master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience with Special and General Education populations preferred.
• Experience and/or training within sensory integration and neurodevelopment approaches preferred.
• Experience and/or knowledge of assistive technology equipment.
• Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in NY Medicaid Guidelines.
• National Provider Number (NPI) or willingness to obtain one.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).