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

Attachment(s):

ECSS Occupational Therapist_12202024.doc

This position was posted by Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU Administration Main Office). Apply through the official website using the link on this page.