The Westchester School – Recruitment

Friday, June 26, 2026, 9am – 12pm

Recruitment event will take place in Classroom #1 inside the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services. Job openings are for North Salem and Yonkers locations. Free parking is available.

Held At: Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services, 112 Old Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512
Region: Hudson Valley
County: Putnam
Event Type: Recruitment
Registration Information: To pre-register, or for more information, please email:, [email protected], Bring your resume and dress professional.
Job Openings: JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant, NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 5, JOB SUMMARY:, Teacher Assistants provide direct assistance to the classroom teacher in all areas of the daily classroom routine. They must demonstrate the ability to supervise a classroom group by implementing the teachers' lesson plan and schedule in the absence of the teacher. Must be familiar with all aspects of the classroom routine and the special needs of the individual children. Must be able, with the assistance of the teacher, to conduct small groups during scheduled activities and to work with individual children on specific goals., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – High School Diploma, – NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate, or Initial, or ability to obtain one, HOURS: M-F, 8:30am-3pm, WAGES: $32,633.25 Annually, BENEFITS: Health – Dental – Vision – Vacation – Sick – Holidays – Retirement – Tuition reimbursement, , JOB TITLE: Teacher, NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2, JOB SUMMARY:, To implement an individualized education program according to the specific needs of each child attending. To assign and supervise Teaching Assistants, Aides and volunteers working within the classroom. To work cooperatively with other disciplines in the delivery of support services. To supervise student and practicum teachers as they are assigned. To complete an initial assessment of each child with available materials on order to confirm or determine accurate current levels of functioning. To ensure the establishment of realistic long and short term goals and objectives according to the results of the initial assessment and in comparison, with information received from the referring school district. To apply accepted methods of teaching in order to successfully realize the goals established. To periodically re-evaluate progress of the children assigned. To present information as requested on the children in attendance, and to work cooperatively with the Clinical Education Team. To develop and implement daily plans as relating to the individual needs of the children. To establish and maintain an accurate log on each child. To maintain at least weekly documented written or phone contact with the parents of the children. To plan and conduct, in cooperation with Social Work and in conjunction with the Education Coordinator or his/her designee, parent conference, including representatives from other disciplines and referring school districts. To complete periodic written progress reports to be sent to the parent and school district. To attend local school district Committee for Special Education annual review meetings as assigned by the Education Coordinator. To perform their duties appropriate to a special education classroom teacher that may be assigned by the Education Coordinator or his/her designee. To work cooperatively with representatives of Colleges and Universities in the implementation of effective programs for student and practicum teachers assigned. To assist representatives of Colleges and Universities in completing an accurate evaluation of student and practicum teachers. To assign members of the classroom staff to specific activities planned by the teacher leading to the achievement of the stated goals and objectives for the children attending. To conduct at least weekly classroom staff meetings in order to evaluate the effectiveness of member of the classroom staff. To provide direct supervision of the activities of the members of the classroom staff. JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – Bachelor's Degree, – A valid Teacher Certificate in Special Education from an accredited institution, HOURS: M-F, 8:30am-3pm, WAGES: $52,201.05 -$72,825.15 Annually, BENEFITS: Health – Dental – Vision – Vacation – Sick – Holidays – Retirement – Tuition reimbursement, , JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist, NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2, JOB SUMMARY:, To develop and implement the Occupational Therapy (OT) program. To participate as a member of the Clinical Team in order to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts. SPECIFICATIONS: To conduct evaluations and periodic re-evaluation in order to determine development levels in the areas of perceptual motor, A.D.L., prevocational, musculoskeletal, sensory and sensorimotor functioning, and to recommend the need for and use of adaptive equipment. To determine treatment priorities, scheduling and procedures for providing therapy services. To recommend appropriate caseloads. To provide therapy service on an individual and/or small group basis according to need as indicated on the students Individual Education Program (IEP). To maintain appropriate student records including attendance, IEP information, initiation, and discharge summaries. To conduct re-evaluation on each student receiving therapy at least every three years, or as recommended by the team and or childs school district, and to provide written progress reports as required. To issue appropriate adaptive equipment and to develop and supervise classroom therapeutic programs to be implemented by classroom staff and parents. To consult with school personnel regarding program recommendations and special equipment consideration. To maintain and utilize evaluation and therapeutic materials necessary to conduct the OT Program. To participate in training programs within the school by conducting in-service programs and demonstrations for students, staff, and parents. To consult with physicians covering recommendations for program and equipment. JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, – A valid New York State License as Registered Occupational Therapist, HOURS: M-F, 8:30am-3pm, WAGES: $60,000 – $80,000 Annually, BENEFITS: Health – Dental – Vision – Vacation – Sick – Holidays – Retirement – Tuition reimbursement
More info: www.westchesterschool.org