(DOE-036-25) Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Notice of Vacancy Reference Number : DOE-036-25
Title : Occupational Therapist
Range/Title Code : P20/03671
Salary : $61,510.13 - $89,809.93
Position Number: 903925
Issue Date : October 23, 2025
Closing Date : November, 20, 2025
Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location : Ewing, New Jersey
Division : Division of Educational Services, Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf

Description

Under the direction of an Administrator, Principal, Supervisor or Administrative Instructor at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, assists in the professional occupational therapy program; may be assigned the responsibility for a specific phase of the professional therapy program.

Conducts classroom instruction according to prescribed course of study; responsible for student educational progress and behavior; and performs other related work as required.

Requirements

ExperienceOne (1) year of experience in Occupational Therapy.LicenseApplicants must possess a license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, Department of Law and Public Safety.
Note: Appointees to positions in day training centers and other educational facilities identified by the New Jersey Department of Education will be required to possess the appropriate educational certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Education.Preferred Education/ExperienceGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field.

One year of experience in an educational program in a school district or other educational institution working with children ages 3-21 as an occupational therapist.

New Jersey - Occupational Therapist endorsement.Special Note (MKSD)Note: Ability to communicate in American Sign Language preferred, or a commitment to learn American Sign Language. The selected candidate will be required to attend weekly American Sign Language classes until meeting the required Sign Language Proficiency Interview level that correlates with their job description.

Note: All final candidates must be fingerprinted and bear the $78.38 cost of the criminal history check in order to qualify for employment at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.

For more information on the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, visit

Employee Benefits

As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*

*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Open to the Following

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Applicants must meet the requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/03671.htm.

Interested candidates may apply via: . Authorization to WorkSelected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [email protected], or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.

EOE/AA Statement

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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