Occupational Therapist School Setting in Thornton, CO

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, active Occupational Therapist license and 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Enhance your career while making a direct impact on student success as an Occupational Therapist serving schools throughout the North Denver area. This contract opportunity offers a flexible schedule across multiple campuses, and invites you to be part of a forward-thinking team committed to equitable workload management.

You’ll join a supportive school system focused on providing quality occupational therapy services to a diverse student population, including elementary and middle school students, as well as homebound learners. Your expertise will help empower students to achieve their fullest potential in academic and daily living activities.

Qualifications:

• Current Colorado Occupational Therapist license
• Colorado Department of Education (CO DOE) OT license
• DORA certification
• Experience in a K-12 school setting preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel between multiple school sites as part of an itinerant assignment

Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct and indirect occupational therapy services to a caseload of approximately 40-60 students
• Adapt services and techniques to meet the needs of students in elementary, middle, and homebound environments
• Maintain compliance with state and district regulations and documentation
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEPs
• Attend all required meetings and be present at all assigned work sites
• Participate in the Summer Symposium New Hire Orientation (July 27th–31st, 2026)

You’ll benefit from a new, innovative caseload allocation model, designed to provide balanced and equitable assignments, with particular attention given to schools with preschools or specialized programs.

Step into a meaningful, rewarding role where you will build lasting relationships and see the progress of the students you support. If you are eager to make a tangible difference through your OT skills and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative school environment, apply today!

Compensation for this position ranges from $35.53 to $53.47. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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