School Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking a School Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide occupational therapy evaluations, interventions, and related services to students receiving special education services in Northern Colorado school settings. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with educators, families, and multidisciplinary team members to help students access their educational programs, participate in school activities, and make progress toward their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

Job Quick Facts

• Reference #: BD-1438-01

• Profession: Allied Health

• Specialty: School Occupational Therapist

• Location: Fort Collins/Larimer County, Colorado

• Facility Type: K–12 School

• Job Type: Contract

• Contract Duration: To be determined based on assignment

• Schedule: As assigned based on school and student needs

• Service Delivery: On-site

• Compensation: $55 per hour

Requirements

• Current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification

• Active Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies occupational therapy license

• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider professional license

• Experience providing occupational therapy services to school-aged students preferred

• Knowledge of special education services, IEP implementation, and educationally relevant occupational therapy

• Ability to conduct occupational therapy evaluations and prepare clear, timely reports

• Ability to document services accurately within the District’s designated Medicaid documentation system

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, physical therapists, administrators, families, and other service providers

• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable federal, state, and District requirements

• Successful completion of District-required fingerprinting and criminal background screening before beginning services

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services and interventions to students identified as requiring OT services through an IEP.

• Review student records, evaluation results, educational needs, and IEP requirements before initiating services.

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations, observations, screenings, and reassessments as requested.

• Develop measurable, educationally relevant recommendations, goals, interventions, and treatment strategies.

• Implement individualized interventions addressing fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory, self-care, positioning, assistive technology, and functional school participation needs, as applicable.

• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and modify interventions based on student response and documented need.

• Accurately document service delivery, attendance, progress, and other required information in the designated Medicaid and District systems.

• Prepare evaluation reports, progress updates, recommendations, and other required documentation within established timelines.

• Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, parent conferences, and other student-related meetings.

• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, physical therapists, administrators, and families.

• Provide consultation, classroom strategies, equipment recommendations, and environmental modifications to support student participation.

• Use appropriate occupational therapy materials, specialized tools, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology necessary to perform assigned services.

• Serve multiple assigned students at a school location during the scheduled workday when requested.

• Maintain professional boundaries and refrain from completing or providing answers to student classwork or homework.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with District policies, safety procedures, ethical standards, and applicable special education regulations.

• Perform other duties consistent with the occupational therapy assignment.