Temporary Occupational Therapist

Arlington Central School District; Lagrangeville (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington Central School District is seeking a Temporary Occupational Therapist to support students' therapeutic needs in the school setting starting mid-to-late October 2026 through the end of the school year. The role involves evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy services based on physician or review committee referrals.

Responsibilities include initial screenings, developing goals and treatment plans, documenting case notes, attending staff conferences, and recommending

Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist.
• Reachable on an existing Dutchess County Civil Service Certification of Eligible List; or previously held an OT civil service title; or other equivalent education/licensing as allowed per Civil Service regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial screening, evaluation and consultation for students referred to the program.
• Develop school-based goals, treatment objectives and therapeutic activities and tasks.
• Maintain written case notes and other written documentation as required by school policy or state law.
• Attends and participates in staff conferences on students' needs and progress.
• Assesses and makes recommendations regarding adaptive and orthotic equipment needs and monitors status of equipment.
• Related work as required.

Education

Licensed and currently registered by NYSED as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

This position is a Competitive Civil Service Position and requires the applicant to be:

1. Reachable on an existing Dutchess County Human Resources Certification of Eligible List; or,
2. Currently working in, or previously held an Occupational Therapist civil service title; or,
3. Other candidates who have equivalent education and licensing are encouraged to apply and will be considered as allowed per Civil Service regulations.

Arlington Central School District is currently recruiting for a TemporaryOccupational Therapist beginning mid-to-late October 2026and running through the end of the school year. Thispositionisresponsible for meeting the therapeutic needs of selected individuals in the school population. The incumbent is responsible for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment to students in accordance with referral from a physician or review committee.

Typical Work Activities:

• Performs initial screening, evaluation and consultation for students referred to the program.
• Develop school-based goals, treatment objectives and therapeutic activities and tasks
• Maintain written case notes and other written documentation as required by school policy or state law
• Attends and participates in staff conferences on students' needs and progress
• Assesses and makes recommendations regarding adaptive and orthotic equipment needs and monitors status of equipment
• Related work as required

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist