Occupational Therapist (independent contract): 2025/2026 SY, Parker, CO, Stroh Campus

Description

Occupational Therapist (independent contract): 2025/2026 SY, Parker, CO, Stroh Campus

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Valid State of Colorado license of Occupational Therapy

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

· Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

· Thorough working knowledge of the integration of occupational therapy in a school environment

· Thorough working knowledge of a variety of treatment techniques appropriate for use in an educational environment

· Knowledge of major theories, treatment procedures, and research relevant to providing occupational therapy services to school-aged scholars with disabilities

· Current First Aid/CPR Certification

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Background in the Special Education process and familiarity with I.D.E.A. legislation

· Two years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist

SUMMARY

Fulfills the duties of a licensed occupational therapist on an itinerant basis. Works side-by-side with classroom teachers to provide services to all locations and community sites where there is a District program. Promotes scholar success, encourages natural supports, and provides technical assistance to scholars with disabilities. Establishes and maintains an atmosphere of mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, confidence, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.

Reports to: Head of Schools, Site Principal, Site Vice Principal, DCSD Special Education Department

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Curriculum and Instruction

· Provides occupational access to educational activities; movement requirements for daily living and self care; prevocational occupational requirements; access to school recreation activities and equipment; occupational management components related to psycho-social development, functional communication, and transportation to and from school

· Writes assessment reports of scholars

· Participates in meetings to interpret the findings of assessment reports and to make recommendations to school personnel, parents, and when appropriate, to agencies and specialists

· Assists with the development of scholar IEPs

· Provides educational occupational therapy services to qualified scholars

· Participates in the special education process as appropriate, and maintains services and records in compliance with district/state procedures and federal statutes and regulations

· Consult with classroom teachers and others involved with children in relation to program planning, adapting the physical environment or modifying curricular procedures for specific problems

· Adapts equipment used in the classroom to meet individual needs for scholar academic pursuits

· Advises staff on safety, lifting, positioning, and handling techniques to address the occupational needs of scholars

· Evaluate/advise for mobility needs for transfers, wheelchair, mobility, gait, etc., for scholars

· Provides relevant in-service training and ongoing activities for scholars, parents, and teachers to increase their understanding and ability to meet the needs of the child in the educational environment

· Communicate with other professionals working with children to coordinate each child's program on an ongoing basis

· Provides training and consultation to instructional aides, teaching assistants, or other individuals to provide generalization of skills within the educational environment

· Assists in determining the need for and receipt of supervision/consultation from other staff or outside agencies

· Communicate with community agencies, physicians, and others, as needed, to coordinate appropriate services for the child

· Promotes and supports district-wide educational advancement in 21st Century Skills.

· Integrates knowledge and skills that are relevant to the 21st Century Professional Development

· Maintains awareness of current developments in the area of occupational therapy, as they relate to special education. ·Participates in activities such as conferences, in-service programs, professional organizations, and university coursework

Non-instructional Functions

· Is accountable to the Head of School and Site Principal for knowledge of and compliance with appropriate laws, District policies and procedures, and verbal and written directives

· Advises the Head of Schools and Site Principal or designee, of potential problems, and cooperates in problem-solving

· Selects, requisitions and maintains equipment and instructional materials in accordance with established policies and procedures of the District

· Is familiar with procedures used in reporting scholar accidents

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time

· Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time

· Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

· Ability to multitask in an office setting

· Ability to listen and hear in conference room settings, with or without reasonable accommodations

· Ability to twist, bend, stoop and pull

· Ability to research, analyze and formulate decisions quickly

· Ability to sustain extended work hours and handle problem situations

· Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedures

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

· Ability to organize and coordinate in a team setting, with multiple professionals, scholars, parents, agencies, and other staff members

· Ability to maintain a positive attitude about his/her profession and towards scholars and team members

Job Type: independent contractor, part-time (hours depend on scholar need)

Campus: Bayou Gulch Campus, Parker, CO