Job Title: School Occupational Therapist

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND)-Brighton, CO

FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Dean of Student Services

Work Hours/Days: 4-8 hours per week during school hours; additional participation in some training events also required

Desired Start Date: August 5, 2024

Compensation Range: $45-60 hourly

Position Summary:

Do you desire to join a community of learners who share your passion and want to expand awareness and understanding of the liberal arts? Do you want to help train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education?

We are looking for a School Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Student Services department. As a member of the department for a new and growing classical charter school, the OT will have a strong background in best practices for school occupational therapy, including an understanding of IEP tracking and reporting requirements.

Join Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver, located at its growing campus in Brighton, CO, just 3 miles from I-25. ACAND is a growing school of over 200 students that offers grades K-8 for the 2024-45 with plans to expand to K-12 by adding one grade per year and is looking to grow our student services team. Ascent Classical Academies is dedicated to the intellectual and moral betterment of students and encourages staff to take their own moral and intellectual improvement seriously as part of a supportive and excellence-driven culture.

We are looking for someone with high standards of excellence, a professional demeanor, and a can-do attitude to join our team and to help us build for the future.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments and interpret results to support student learning
• Participate in IEP meetings, MTSS meetings, and other staff or department meetings as needed
• Provide direct and consultative therapeutic services to students in individual or group settings, per IEP requirements.
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to design and implement appropriate interventions and accommodations for students.
• Maintain student records and submit information/records, including student progress, as needed to support students and adhere to IEP regulations.
• Maintain academic integrity and mission alignment in modifications and accommodations for students in specialized programming
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to relevant health and safety procedures
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Masters Degree or higher
• Current Colorado licensure with appropriate endorsement for Occupational Therapy (see Colorado Department of Education requirements)
• Commitment to classical education and to the high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
• Commitment to the policies, mission, and vision of Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools
• Knowledge of classical education (or the willingness and desire to learn)
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively articulate information and issues
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment, superior organization, and computer skills
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• After an offer is accepted, a satisfactory background check as required by state law and Colorado Department of Education

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, or standing

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Percentage match to retirement accounts
• Assistance program featuring free counseling and advisory sessions
• Paid time off and sick pay

Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc. (ACACS) is a network of public charter schools in Colorado comprised of four campuses. The governing Board of Directors at ACACS has contracted with Minga Education Group (MEG) to provide employment services for all staff at ACACS. Through this partnership, MEG provides employment services, a personnel system for human resources, benefits, payroll services, and access to a 401(k) plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group is the employer.