Supervisor of Therapeutic Support Services

LOCATION OF POSITION: Monroe One BOCES – 41 O’Connor Road, Fairport NY 14450

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Month Position, Full Time

START DATE: July 1, 2025

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $115,000

• Actual salary dependent upon education, experience and contract.
  
  

DEFINITION: The Supervisor of Therapeutic Support Services reports directly to the Director of Special Education & Student Services and is responsible for the planning, implementing, evaluating and monitoring of clinical therapy services. The Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Music Therapists, Speech-Language Therapists and the department planning, budget development, and implementation. The Supervisor is to work cooperatively with all customers (such as BOCES administrators, district pupil service directors, Committee on Special Education, community agency administrators and personnel, support service liaisons/coordinators, BOCES Human Resources, and the BOCES Business Office) in arranging for and providing clinical therapy services.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Music Therapists, and Speech-Language Therapists, and clerical staff are upholding practices, policies, and regulations as established by the BOCES Board of Education, the State Education Department, Federal Government, and IDEA.
• Plan and direct the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical therapy services. Develop and disseminate services and responsibility in collaboration with school districts and BOCES.
• Plan, facilitate and implement requests for service from BOCES programs, component school districts and other instructional programs.
• Communicate information and requests for districts, BOCES and agencies regarding service and ability to meet student and family needs.
• Liaison with community health agencies and services.
• Respond to requests by the District Superintendent and Central Administration to serve in key roles, as determined appropriate given clinical therapies skills and knowledge.
• Coordinate proposals for department budget and direct the expenditure of monetary allotments.
• Plan and collaborate with programs and districts for space requirements to meet staff and student needs.
• Plan, facilitate and implement technology needs for entire department.
  
  

Qualifications

• Civil Service eligibility for Supervisor of Therapeutic Support Services:
• Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Music Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist, plus five (5) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Music Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Three to five years of administrative experience.
• Experience with Trauma Informed Restorative Practices within a school setting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Established relationships with local school districts, community health agencies, and governing bodies.
• Knowledge and experience regarding BOCES programs, services, and operations preferred.
• Reliable vehicle for supervision and oversight of the Behavioral Health Program.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).