Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$62k-$131k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a collaborative, student-centered, and solutions-oriented Occupational Therapist to support students across our K–12 program.
The Occupational Therapist will play a critical role in supporting students’ ability to access their education by addressing fine motor development, sensory processing, self-regulation, and functional skills.
This role works closely with special education teams, general education staff, and families to ensure students can fully engage in the learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Student Support and Services
- Evaluate students using formal and informal assessments to determine occupational therapy needs
- Develop and implement IEP goals related to motor, sensory, and functional skills
- Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services
- Support students in developing independence in school-related tasks
- Collaboration and Instructional Support
- Partner with teachers and support staff to implement accommodations and strategies
- Adapt classroom environments, materials, and routines to meet student needs
- Provide training and guidance to staff on best practices for supporting diverse learners
- Family and Community Engagement
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and strategies
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to goal development and reporting
- Build strong partnerships with caregivers to support student success
- Operations and Compliance
- Maintain accurate documentation and service logs in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Ensure adherence to IDEA and district policies
- Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed
- Qualifications Required
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current Colorado Occupational Therapist license
- NBCOT certification
- Experience working with school-aged children
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a school-based setting
- Familiarity with IEP processes and special education law
- Experience supporting students with autism, sensory processing needs, or developmental delays
- Knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive equipment
- Essential Physical Requirements
- Occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to move quickly throughout the building and campus.
- Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting.
Schedule: Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- School Year: 2026–2027
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This position will remain open until filled, but will not be open past: September 30, 2026.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, a current Colorado license, and NBCOT certification. Experience working with school-aged children and familiarity with IEP processes are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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, 45% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Stem School Highlands Ranch a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,521 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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