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

• Reachable on an existing Dutchess County Human Resources Certification of Eligible List; or,

• Currently working in, or previously held an Occupational Therapist civil service title; or,

• 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 Temporary Occupational Therapist starting approximately October 25th through March 3rd at our Union Vale Middle School. This position is responsible 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;

• Assess and makes recommendations regarding adaptive and orthotic equipment needs and monitors the status of equipment; and,

• Related work as required

  For additional information click link to go to: Occupational Therapist.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Position Start Date:10/25/2024

Application Deadline:08/30/2024

Civil Service Title: Occupational Therapist

Job Number: Temp OT 7-10-2024