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National Heritage Academies
Brighton, Colorado

Regional Occupational Therapist (2026-27 School Year)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$80k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

We are currently seeking dedicated Occupational Therapists (OT) to join our team in a local traveling role. This position offers a dynamic work environment and requires a flexible, adaptable approach to meet the evolving needs of students and schools. As a traveling OT, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping students reach their full potential.

You will provide services at the following school locations:

Foundations Academy- Brighton, CO

Landmark Academy at Reunion- Commerce City, CO

What We Offer

Flexible scheduling options Competitive salary Affordable, comprehensive benefits package 401(k) plan with employer match A meaningful, mission-driven work environment.

Company Information

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test.

According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators.

In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services as outlined in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans.
  • Conduct assessments of motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor skills for students referred for special education evaluation to help determine eligibility for services.
  • Participate in the IEP/Section 504 process, providing input on assessment measures, intervention strategies, and student progress.
  • Collaborate as a member of the special education team to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities.
  • Consult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ physical, motor, and sensory development.
  • Work closely with teachers to integrate occupational therapy goals into the classroom environment and support classroom objectives through therapy programs.
  • Provide training to relevant individuals on effective methods to assist students in mainstream settings.
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with school staff and parents.
  • Utilize treatment strategies involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational activities to support student development.
  • Design adaptive equipment and devices for individual students and classroom use.
  • Maintain an accurate record of student caseload requirements and update the Special Education Administrator on any changes.
  • Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward therapy goals.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials.
  • Pursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current practices and research in occupational therapy.
  • Participate in school initiatives such as screening programs to support student development.
  • Attend parent-teacher meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications

  • American Occupational Therapy License

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about our core values.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

$72,800 to $80,042 will be the pay range and is commensurate with experience, education, and market as defined by NHA. The pay range listed is just one component of NHA's total compensation package.

NHA provides excellent benefits for benefit eligible positions; to include medical, dental, vision, prescription, supplemental accident, and critical illness, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and disability, retirement savings (401K), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct and indirect therapy services according to student IEPs or Section 504 plans, which includes conducting various skill assessments to determine service eligibility. Responsibilities also involve collaborating with the special education team, consulting with stakeholders, and developing/implementing tailored therapy interventions.

Key Skills

Direct Service ProvisionIndirect Service ProvisionIEP ImplementationSection 504 Plan ImplementationMotor Skills EvaluationVisual-Motor Skills EvaluationSensory-Motor Skills EvaluationConsultationIntervention DevelopmentAdaptive Equipment DesignRecord Keeping

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 19 employers

2
<$95k
8
$95k-105k
4
$105k-110k
4
$110k-140k
6
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
57%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist II EX

UCSF · San Francisco, California

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#2

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#3

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brooklyn

$75 an hour
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Brighton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$472k≈ 6.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,987/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About National Heritage Academies

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling options
Competitive salary
Affordable, comprehensive benefits package
401(k) plan with employer match
Medical, dental, vision, prescription
Supplemental accident and critical illness
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and disability