Occupational Therapist (NBOE)

Occupational Therapist (Pending Availability Of Funds And Board Of Education Approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Occupational Therapist Office of Special Education.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by NJ DOE.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possess a Standard certificate that meets the requirements of the New Jersey Department of Education.
• Possess a License as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, Department of Law and Public Safety.
• A minimum of five (5) years successful occupational therapy experience.
• Good computer and technological skills.
• Experience in working with staff, administrators, parents, community-based organizations, and vendors in therapeutic program development and implementation.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation, which should include one (1) from current principal or supervisor.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts seminars, workshops, and professional development activities.
• Facilitates the inclusion of special needs students into general education classes whenever and wherever possible.
• Coordinates services throughout the district, in classes, schools other district sites, and with service providers for special needs students, pre-school through high school.
• Assumes responsibility to attend and participate in on-going professional development workshops and activities.
• Analyzes, draws conclusions, and communicates student assessment data, makes individual and program recommendations when needed, and makes program recommendations based upon the analysis of this data.
• Provides reports on the progress of students and program initiatives.
• Keeps accurate and detailed records for submission to the Director of Special Education or designee.
• Assists classroom teachers and teacher aides in the creative use of new technological equipment and supplementary materials.
• Visits multi-sites and participates in the development and coordination of occupational therapy and educational activities.
• Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as assigned by the Director of the Office of Special Education.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Public Law 105-17, IDEA '04 and NJ Code (Table 6A, Chapter 14).
• Knowledge of the principals, standards, and techniques of occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy methods, materials, and equipment and their utilization.
• Ability to physically lift, move, and position students as needed.
• Ability to prepare accurate and detailed student progress and other reports of the occupational therapy findings and progress.

Reports To: Building Principal

Salary and Employment Period:

• Salary Range: $72,250 - $114,750
• Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
• Union Affiliation: NTU

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees.

The Newark Board of Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employee.