IMPORTANT NOTICE
THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO ELIGIBLE INTERNAL APPLICANTS AND TO PERSONS ON THE ULSTER COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLES LIST. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS FROM EXTERNAL APPLICANTS OR FROM PERSONS NOT ON THE ULSTER COUNTY C.O.E. LIST WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Occupational Therapist The Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) Student-Based Programs is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a temporary leave replacement position for the 2024-2025 school year. Experience working with special needs children preferred. Appropriate NYS license to practice and fingerprinting required. All Civil Service rules and regulations apply.
Ulster BOCES provides programs for students ages five through twenty-one who are identified as needing specialized programs and/or supports according to their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education programs are offered at Ulster BOCES sites in Port Ewen, NY and in leased classrooms in component school districts. They have been developed and offered to meet the specific needs of our students in order to assist them in realizing their potential to achieve both academically and socially.
The following programs are available in Special Class configurations of 12:1:1, 8:1:1, 8:1:2, 6:1:2 and 4:1:2. All classes are staffed by a full-time Special Education teacher and either one or two teaching assistants (additional supplementary 1:1 aides may be requested for individual students as per Committee on Special Education recommendations). Multiple programs are available.
Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness competitive examination applies.
Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range: $63,112 to $74,001.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
An occupational therapist is assigned to students in special education who are targeted for this service by the local school district Committee on Special Education.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Implements program for children identified for occupational therapy services.
2.Analyzes data from occupational therapy and other educational evaluation results.
3. Develops short and long term goals, working with other staff within the school to coordinate development of programs.
4. Documents the outcomes to be achieved, selecting the methods and environment to accomplish goals.
5. Prepares and sets-up treatment environment and individual plans each day for children scheduled.
6. Evaluates children in classroom for possible services and/or recommendations.
7. Coordinates occupational therapy programs with the total educational curriculum.
8. Assists with the supervision of students.
9. Provides classroom consultation to teachers and staff regarding the identified special needs of students.
10. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
WORK SCHEDULE:
10 Month Schedule, September through June
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a license, and current registration issued by the NYS Department of Education, to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.
The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District
BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration in one of the following manners:
By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.