Temporary Occupational Therapist

Arlington Central School District; Lagrangeville (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Central School District is seeking a Temporary Occupational Therapist to begin in mid-November 2026 and run through the end of the school year. This position is intended to meet the therapeutic needs of students within the district’s school population.

The incumbent will evaluate, plan and provide occupational therapy services based on physician referrals or review committees, maintain case notes, and participate in staff conferences to support student progress.

Qualifications

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

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 Occupational Therapist (NYSSED)

Job description

Arlington Central School District is currently recruiting for a TemporaryOccupational Therapist beginning mid-November2026and 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