Part-Time Occupational Therapist

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 51,419 - 96,505; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Berks County Intermediate Unit is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to help children access educational programs through therapy and support. In this part-time position, you will conduct evaluations and work closely with educational staff to ensure effective therapeutic programs.

A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid PA State Certification are required. The role includes valuable benefits and opportunities to impact over 70,000 students in Berks County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• PA State Certification/License is necessary.
• Experience working with students with disabilities is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial evaluation and re-evaluation of children.
• Evaluate functional strengths and weaknesses.
• Demonstrate Occupational Therapy programs to staff.

Skills

Knowledge of neuro-developmental and sensory motor system

Experience with disabilities

Commitment to special education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

PA State Certification/License

Job description

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position

The Occupational Therapist enables children to access their educational programs through identification and therapy when needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide initial evaluation and re-evaluation of children.
• Evaluate functional strengths and weaknesses through observation and administration of standardized and non-standardized procedures in:

1. Neuromuscular development.
2. Sensory-motor integration.
3. Fine motor skills.
4. Gross motor skills.
5. Proper positioning.
6. Visual motor skills.
7. Oral motor and feeding skills.
8. Pre-vocational skills.

Provide appropriate staff with demonstration of Occupational Therapy programs and services.

Work integratively within the classroom setting and with other team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• PA State Certification/License.
• Knowledge of and experience with neuro-developmental and sensory motor system.
• Experience working with students with various levels of disabilities in pre-school, school-age, and/or transition to adult life programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of special education.

Schedule

Part-Time, 10 months/year

Salary

• Bachelor = $51,419 to $80,190
• Bach+15 credits = $52,136 to $80,915
• Bach+24 credits = $52,927 to $81,715
• Masters = $62,870 to $92,455
• Mast+15 credits = $63,563 to $93,155
• Mast+30 credits = $64,255 to $93,855
• Mast+45 credits = $65,641 to $95,255
• Mast+60 credits = $66,877 to $96,505

Benefits Included

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions