Title - Occupational Therapist - Extended Summer Year (ESY)
Location - Multiple
Intro
Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.
About the Job
Questar III BOCES announces a full-time (6-week summer program) Occupational Therapist position to support Questar III special education students during ESY located at our following School Locations:
George Washington School (Troy)
Marilyn A. Noonan School (Durham)
Paul Puccio School at Maple Hill (Schodack)
Rensselaer Academy (Rensselaer)
Sackett Educational Center (Castleton-on-Hudson)
The Occupational Therapist position will provide assistance to students using strategies that maximize independence and learning in the school environment and help develop living skills. This position will provide Occupational Therapy services in accordance with student IEP's.
Extended Summer Year (ESY) Schedule is as follows:
- July 2, 2026 - Orientation Day - All Day
- July 7, 2026 - August 14, 2026 - 6 weeks
Requirements:
Current NYS Certified Occupational Therapy licensure/certification required (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) will also be considered).
Preferred applicants will have experience working with special education students in an education setting.
For more information on Questar III and our programs, please visit www.questar.org
Questar III prefers an online application, please click on APPLY below.