Part-Time Occupational Therapist

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

Attachments:

• ECSS Occupational Therapist_12202024.doc