Part-Time Occupational Therapist

• Position Type:
  General Special Education/Occupational Therapist
  
• Date Posted:
  9/29/2025
  
• Location:
  BCIU Administration Main Office

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000 students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position:
The Occupational Therapist enables children to access their educational programs through identification and therapy when needed.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):

• Provide initial evaluation and re-evaluation of children.
• Evaluate functional strengths and weaknesses through observation and administration of standardized and non-standardized procedures in:

1. Neuromuscular development.
2. Sensory-motor integration.
3. Fine motor skills.
4. Gross motor skills.
5. Proper positioning.
6. Visual motor skills.
7. Oral motor and feeding skills.
8. Pre-vocational skills.

• Provide appropriate staff with demonstration of Occupational Therapy programs and services.
• Work integratively within the classroom setting and with other team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• PA State Certification/License.
• Knowledge of and experience with neuro-developmental and sensory motor system.
• Experience working with students with various levels of disabilities in pre-school, school-age, and/or transition to adult life programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of special education.

Schedule:
Part-Time, 10 months/year

Salary:

• Bachelor = $52,919 to $81,690
• Bach 15 credits = $53,636 to $82,415
• Bach 24 credits = $54,427 to $83,215
• Masters = $64,370 to $93,955
• Mast 15 credits = $65,063 to $94,655
• Mast 30 credits = $65,755 to $95,355
• Mast 45 credits = $67,141 to $96,755
• Mast 60 credits = $68,377 to $98,005