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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Central Posting - 2025 - 2026 School Year

Denver, CO, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 74313

• Job CategoryStudent Support & Services

• Posting Date 03/18/2025, 01:39 PM

• Locations Emily Griffith Campus

• Apply Before 03/31/2025, 06:00 PM

• School Year 2025-2026

• Region Various Regions

• Schedule Full Time School Year

• Work Schedule Name 186 DCTA

• FTE 1.0

• Department OT

Applicants may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on transcripts, resumes or other documents being submitted as part of this application

Job Description

** Applications will be received until April 1, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

Occupational Therapists are SSP's (Specialized Service Providers) that treat students who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They provide motor assessment as well as remediation, restoration, or compensation for decreased functional motor skills in order to maximize educational opportunities for students.

 What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

• Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.

• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Evaluates students, identifies and documents goals, and participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 meetings, providing direct and indirect occupational therapy services as directed.

• Coordinates and communicates with teachers, staff, and parent(s) about student therapy plans and strategies that address areas such as but not limited to independent daily living skills, sensory processing, functional mobility, fine motor, and visual motor. 

• Modifies the educational environment; provides adaptive equipment for student access; and trains classroom personnel to properly lift and transfer students, use adaptive equipment and wheelchairs, and provide other services. 

• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers'/ SSP’s collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).

• Evaluates students, identifies and documents goals, and participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) 504 meetings, providing direct occupational therapy services as directed

• Coordinates and communicates with teachers, staff, and parent(s) about student therapy plans and strategies that address motor skill areas such as but not limited to independent daily living skills, sensory processing, functional mobility, fine motor, and visual motor

• Follows compliance laws for meeting federal and state mandates as well as local policies in the performance of duties such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, Medicaid billing, and report writing
   

What You’ll Need:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. 

• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - Occupational Therapist. 

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 

• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  

• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun