Occupational Therapist

HFM BOCES Special Education Division is accepting applications for a full-time, 10-month Occupational Therapist position. There may be an opportunity for summer work. This position will cover multiple locations within a school setting.

Applicants must be a New York State Registered Occupational Therapist.

Fulton County Civil Service

This is a competitive Civil Service position. No actual test exam will be administered but there will be a review of credentials.

TEACH Clearance

Per the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on the ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: https://www.nysed.gov/educator-integrity/fingerprinting

Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination

HFM BOCES is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. HFM BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak (abochniak@hfmboces.org), Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, (518) 736-4305, HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. (Revised 9/2020)

• Salary is commensurate with education and experience per OT/PT Contract:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PnJJ-7eql7j1AF90gAbxyN5n7SKNRTk1/view

This is a Civil Service position with a residency requirement; you must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton, or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position.

You must be a NYS Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapist.

Formal job offer/selection is contingent on applicant's ability to obtain a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/.