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Stem School Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62k-$131k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

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

#SJ2025

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

IEP DevelopmentStudent Assessment

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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

10
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k
1
$160k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

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$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,521 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Highlands Ranch

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$613k≈ 9.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,597/mo≈ 50% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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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Benefits & Perks

Day shift
Monday to Friday