OT Evaluator for CPSE Referrals - Independent Contractor

Jawonio; New City (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Jawonio Inc. in New City, NY is seeking a contractor Occupational Therapist to perform CPSE evaluations for preschool children ages 3-5.

You will administer assessments, write comprehensive reports with findings and goals, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support educational participation and developmental growth.

Qualifications

• New York State license as an occupational therapist.
• NYS Education Department registration.
• Experience with preschool children preferred.
• Knowledge of CPSE, IDEA, and NYS special education regulations preferred.
• Experience administering and interpreting pediatric OT assessment tools.
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations for preschool children ages 3-5 under CPSE regulations.
• Administer and interpret standardized and non-standardized assessments.
• Assess fine motor, gross motor, visual perceptual, visual motor, sensory processing, self-care, and school readiness skills.
• Prepare comprehensive written evaluation reports with findings, eligibility recommendations, and educationally relevant goals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure evaluations are completed within required timelines.
• Adhere to professional standards, ethical guidelines, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Written communication

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

New York State OT license

Registration by NYS Education Department

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Jawonio Inc - NEW CITY, NY 10956, Position Type: Contractor, Salary Range: $150.00 - $150.00 Commission, Job Category: Consultant, Perform comprehensive Occupational Therapy evaluations for preschool-aged children referred through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). The evaluator will assess students' fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-help, and functional skills to determine eligibility for special education services and provide recommendations that support educational participation and developmental growth:

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations for preschool children ages 3-5 in accordance with CPSE regulations and timelines.
• Administer and interpret standardized and non-standardized assessments.
• Assess fine motor, gross motor (as related to functional performance), visual perceptual, visual motor, sensory processing, self-care, and school readiness skills.
• Prepare comprehensive written evaluation reports with clear findings, eligibility recommendations, and educationally relevant goals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure evaluations are completed within required timelines.
• Adhere to professional standards, ethical guidelines, and confidentiality requirements.

Compensation is $150 per evaluation and $50 per hour for other work if/as needed

Qualifications

• New York State License as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registration by the New York State Education Department.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Knowledge of CPSE procedures, IDEA, and New York State special education regulations preferred.
• Experience administering and interpreting pediatric occupational therapy assessment tools.
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.