Occupational Therapist- District Wide for 2026/2027 School Year

Occupational Therapist

The Aspen School District seeks an Occupational Therapist.

Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Department: Aspen School District

Reports to: Co-Directors of Student Services

Classification: Certified Part-time Exempt

Contract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)

Compensation: SSP Salary Schedule

For the 20262027 academic year, all new hires are eligible for a $1,500.00 signing bonus. Please note that this recruitment incentive will be prorated based on the individual's FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) status.

ASD offers district-funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit-eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, supplemental insurance (ie cancer, disability, etc) and employee housing to those who qualify.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide occupational therapy services to students ages birth to 21 years of age for the purpose of helping them benefit from the district special education program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings, evaluations, assessments of children birth age 21
• Determine students' strengths, needs, and services warranted
• Help identify long-term goals for post-school outcomes
• Refer for other discipline involvement when appropriate
• Assist IEP teams with the development and implementation of IEPs
• Provide direct and indirect therapy services to students per IEP
• Train and consult with teachers, providers, and family members regarding curriculum, adaptations, modifications, and student participation and performance
• Educate self, staff, and students in the proper use of assistive technology, including specialized software and hardware and high/low technologies
• Act as the liaison to the Colorado Department of Education regarding assistive technology
• Modify environments to allow access for all students
• Document services provided and monitor student progress

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations) in a manner that enhances the image of public education
• Consistently acts in ways that directly support missions (assigned schools, Aspen School District, CDE)
• Displays a willingness to learn new information
• Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct
• Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone
• Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making
• Is able to effectively give and receive constructive feedback
• Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals
• Delivers services as determined by the IEP or instructional schedule 100% of time
• Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations
• Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals
• Develops new goals when current goals have been achieved
• Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor
• Maintains high ethical standards, legal responsibilities, and confidentiality
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong customer relations skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with team members
• Leadership skills that support program objectives
• Effective teaching skills
• Understanding of the IEP process
• Experience with special populations
• Familiarity with standardized and non-standardized assessments
• Exposure to adaptive equipment and assistive technology and transfer training
• Knowledge of school-based OT model

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree and minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Current Colorado Initial or Professional Special Services License with an endorsement in Occupational Therapy, Current Crisis Prevention Institute Certification
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

Work Environment

• Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings
• May be exposed to body fluids

Essential Physical Requirements

• Heavy lifting required for assisting students with ambulation, toileting (including diaper changing) and other personal needs as well as in management and de-escalation of students with aggressive behaviors.
• Frequent bending, squatting, standing, reaching, walking and sitting
• Repetitive motion

Evaluation

• This position is evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff (Teachers).

Acknowledgement

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The successful candidate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.