Occupational Therapist

Mountain Phoenix Community School is accepting applications for an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year. Mountain Phoenix Community School is accepting applications for a part-time Occupational Therapist for the 2026-27 school year. We’re seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative candidate to work with our dynamic SPED team. This position is part-time (16 hours a week, 0.4 FTE). We seek candidates interested in joining a great SPED team, working in Public Waldorf Education, and want to foster an inclusive, safe, and respectful learning environment. Minimum Qualifications Must hold a Special Service Provider License from the Colorado Department of Education or be eligible for a three year Special Service Provider Licensed Must be certified by the National Certification Board of Occupational Therapists (NCBOT) and Department of Regulatory Agency (DORA) prior to hire. Experience working in a school setting preferred The ideal candidate will have a love and understanding of the young child. The ideal candidate is interested and inspired by Steiner’s teachings and excited to bring forth the Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education. To apply for this position, you may email your cover letter and resume to MPCS Director of Education - Lower School, Melissa Kacel, at View email address on click.appcast.io and include “Occupational Therapist” as the subject of the email. Please review the full job description. We offer competitive pay with compensation for applicable years of experience, advanced degrees, and ongoing professional development, including Waldorf teacher training. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and PERA (retirement). Please review the MPCS Salary Scale 2025-2026. About Mountain Phoenix Community School Mountain Phoenix Community School is a public charter school guided by the Core Principles of Public Waldorf education. Located just west of Denver in Wheat Ridge, CO, our thriving school serves a diverse community of over 500 children, PreK through Grade 8. We offer 7 play-based PreK and Kindergarten classrooms and extend our dynamic public Waldorf curriculum to a double track of students in Grades 1 - 8. For all students, artistic learning is woven throughout the academic day and enlivened by special subject classes in Handwork, Spanish, Performing and Visual Arts, Music, Band/Orchestra, Games/Movement, and Eurythmy. Our spacious and unique campus includes beautiful outdoor spaces and views of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Our children enjoy year-round outdoor activities with over 300 days of annual sunshine. Denver also appreciates a dynamic Anthroposophical community, study groups, and 3 independent Waldorf high schools nearby. We offer a competitive salary with compensation for applicable years of experience, advanced degrees, endorsements and certifications, and ongoing professional development, including Waldorf teacher training. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and PERA (retirement). Thank you for considering this opportunity to become a part of our innovative community at Mountain Phoenix Community School. #J-18808-Ljbffr