Please note that applicants will be reviewed and will be filled on a continuing basis based on program needs.

Position: 2.00 FTE Special Education Teacher (7-12) 

Location: Wayne Education Center (WEC), Williamson, NY

Salary Range: $52,341 - $61,805, based on experience and demonstrated abilities.

Start Date: September 01, 2026

• Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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Depending on location, this position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts. Teachers are expected to

• Have ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Provide specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.
• Record and report student progress.

Occupational Therapist (1 day per week)

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES
2026 Salary Range: $52,341 – $61,805 annually prorated
This is a .2 FTE position
Work Location: Wayne Education Center

Role Summary
As a School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, you will provide occupational therapy services to support students’ participation, independence, and success within the educational environment. The Occupational Therapist evaluates students’ functional performance and educational needs, develops and implements appropriate occupational therapy interventions, and collaborates with students, families, teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other professionals to support access to and participation in the school setting.

Occupational therapy services may address areas including fine motor skills, visual-motor and visual-perceptual skills, sensory processing and regulation, motor coordination, functional mobility, self-care skills, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and other skills that impact a student’s ability to participate in educational activities and routines.

Core Responsibilities

• Evaluation & Assessment: Evaluates students’ functional performance and educational needs using appropriate standardized and non-standardized assessment methods; completes initial evaluations, re-evaluations, observations, and progress monitoring to determine occupational therapy needs and support educational planning.
• Occupational Therapy Services: Develops and implements occupational therapy services and interventions based on evaluation findings, student needs, and the Individualized Education Program (IEP), as applicable. Provides individual and/or group services within therapy areas, classrooms, and other educational environments to support students’ participation, access, and independence.
• Adaptations & Assistive Supports: Adapts activities, materials, routines, and environments to support student participation and success. Assists with the selection, fitting, modification, and use of adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and other supports, and trains students and staff in their safe and effective use to promote independence.
• Consultation & Collaboration: Collaborates with teachers, families, administrators, related service providers, nurses, and other professionals regarding student needs, accommodations, environmental supports, intervention strategies, and progress. Participates in team meetings, case conferences, IEP development, and educational planning.
• Documentation & Data Management: Completes required documentation, including evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultation documentation, IEP-related documentation, and discharge summaries, as applicable. Uses appropriate electronic documentation and data-management software to record student information, maintain records, collect and analyze student performance data, monitor progress, and document service delivery.
• Program & Professional Responsibilities: Maintains accurate program and service records, including service frequency, student data, and other required statistical or departmental information. Participates in department meetings, professional development, staff training, and other activities related to the delivery and continuous improvement of school-based occupational therapy services.
• Communication & Professional Practice: Communicates effectively with students, families, school personnel, and other service providers while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Applies professional judgment and current occupational therapy practices to identify student needs, make recommendations, monitor outcomes, and adjust services as appropriate.
• Student Safety & Independence: Supports students’ safe participation and independence across educational environments, including classroom, therapy, playground, community-based educational, and other school settings, through appropriate positioning, mobility-related support, adaptive strategies, and functional activities.