School Occupational Therapist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title : School Based Occupational Therapist
Department : School
Reporting Function : Director, Laradon School
Salary Range : $70,000-$92,500 based on education + experience
Location : Denver, CO 80216 - 5187 Sherman St.

Laradon has been a leader in advocacy, education, and support for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 75 years. We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to carry our legacy forward.

If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to support the Laradon School. Reporting to the School Director, this role will support Laradon’s mission by providing occupational therapy and services to the Laradon School students and collaborate with the special education team.

No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services as written in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

• Schedule and conduct individual and group therapy.

• Teach ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) to assigned classrooms.

• Provide consultation and support to classroom staff as needed.

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments for IEPs.

• Participate in IEP meetings.

• Participate in weekly Laradon classroom treatment team meetings.

• Participate in Case Plan Review Meetings

• Implement student sensory strategies as needed.

• Provide training to staff on individual goals and data tracking.

• Complete service logs for each student on caseload.

• Maintain files and appropriate paperwork for designated caseload.

• Other duties as assigned.

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
• 401(k) + 4% Match
• 9 Weeks of Paid School Breaks/Holidays and 100 Hours of Accrued Paid Time Off Annually
• FAMLI Leave
• Bilingual Pay Differential
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Long Term Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
• Development, job growth, and internal training
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
• CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees.

We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we’ll make sure you are trained in the following:

• Orientation
• Mandatory Reporting
• Incident Reporting
• First Aid/CPR
• Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Defensive Driving
• Person Centered Training
• Trauma Informed Care
• Professional Boundaries

We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school

Registered and licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L)

Experience working with students with special needs, Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism preferred.

Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong communication skills, and positive attitude.

Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.

Valid driving license, good driving record, reliable transportation

Our commitment to you once you get here:

Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.

To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values: 

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment