OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Central Posting (2026-2027 School Year)

Denver Public Schools

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Denver Public Schools as a OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Central Posting (2026-2027 School Year) in United States.

## Applications will be received until April 1, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates students, identifies and documents goals, and participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 meetings, providing direct occupational therapy services as directed.

May participate in extra

duty activities as outlined in the Teachers'/SSP’s collective bargaining agreement (This is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).

Other duties, as assigned. What You’ll Need:

Requirements

National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certificate is required

Current Colorado DORA Licensure is required

Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to meet District insurability requirements

Effective time management and organizational skills

Benefits & Compensation

employees].

This position is represented by the DCTA employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page [https://hr. dpsk12. org/o/talent/page/employee

associations] for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit. What You'll Do:

Evaluates students, identifies and documents goals, and participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 meetings, providing direct occupational therapy services as directed.

Work Schedule**

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Denver Public Schools as a OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Central Posting (2026-2027 School Year).

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyMotor AssessmentIEP Meetings504 MeetingsFunctional MobilityFine Motor SkillsVisual Motor SkillsCompliance LawsMedicaid BillingReport WritingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamwork

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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Denver Public Schools is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Motor Assessment, IEP Meetings, 504 Meetings, Functional Mobility, Fine Motor Skills, Visual Motor Skills, Compliance Laws. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Occupational Therapists evaluate students, document goals, and participate in IEP and 504 meetings, providing direct and indirect therapy services to address functional motor skills. They coordinate services with staff and parents, modify educational environments, provide adaptive equipment, and ens...

Benefits package: Time Off, Health And Wellness Benefits, PERA Retirement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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