Final answer:
Contracting OT services to schools may not guarantee payment for documentation time or opportunities for mentorship/supervision, and job security can vary, contrasting with the stability provided by traditional tenure systems in public schools.
Step-by-step explanation:
When considering joining a company that contracts Occupational Therapy (OT) services to schools in the Ithaca area, some factors that are not true in this context include the assurance of being paid for documentation time and having increased exposure to different practitioners and more opportunities for mentoring/supervision. While a contracting company may offer certain incentives and benefits, the length of your contract with schools may vary and could be shorter than your actual contract with the company. Also, contracting positions do not always guarantee consistent mentorship or supervision opportunities, as these can depend on the terms of the contract, the structure of the company, and the policies of the school or district.
It is important to note that job security in such positions can be different than what is found in public schools, where contracts often provide more stability. For example, as the case with The Equity Project, an at-will employer, there is a higher risk associated with performance-based job security since teachers can be terminated if they do not meet the school's standards. This contrasts with the tenure system that traditionally offers educators a more stable form of job security.