Job Number18Application Deadline8/25/2026
Carries out occupational therapy procedures by working with students individually or in groups to provide treatment of an illness or disability and training in the activities of daily living; confers periodically with the Occupational Therapist regarding all facets of student care and related activities; may fabricate and apply splints and assistive devices, trains students in self-care activities and uses varied media to improve their physical or mental functioning; prepares and sets up occupational therapy treatment apparatus, participates with other school personnel in the formulation of student total health care plans; supervises Occupational Therapy Aides as directed by the Occupational Therapist; observes, records and reports students reactions to occupational therapy treatments and program; prepares and maintains records of treatment; provides for and observes safety precautions during all phases of therapy; inventories, cleans, stores and maintains supplies and equipment. 6.5 hours per day/4 days a week.
Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Working knowledge of the principles, techniques and terminology of occupational therapy treatment procedure; working knowledge of occupational therapy material and equipment and their appropriate application to variety of student disabilities; ability to observe, record and report students responses to treatment; ability to work effectively with the aged, ill and disables; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
All interested and qualified individuals wishing to become candidates for this position must meet the minimum qualifications, and submit a complete application packet that includes a cover letter, resume, East Greenbush Central School District application and Rensselaer County Civil Service application (available on the district website www.egcsd.org) byAugust 25, 2026.