Step into a rewarding role serving elementary, middle school, and homebound students near Thornton, CO, as a contract Occupational Therapist. This itinerant opportunity is designed for a licensed OT passionate about supporting diverse learners and making a tangible impact across multiple sites.
Key Qualifications:
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Colorado
- Current DORA certification
- Colorado Department of Education OT licensure
- Previous experience in schools (preferred)
- Flexible, organized, and able to manage a caseload of 40–60 students with varied needs
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with staff and families
Role Highlights:
- Itinerant assignment across two elementary schools, one middle school, with added homebound student support
- 0.8 FTE contract, averaging 32 hours per week
- Flexibility to structure your schedule across five days or four full days, provided service and meeting requirements are met
- Caseload reflects a balanced allocation model to ensure manageable workloads, accommodating specialized programs and pre-K sites
- Direct and indirect services for a range of student ages and abilities
Important Dates:
- Required Summer Symposium New Hire Orientation: July 27–31, 2026
- School-year start: August 3, 2026, contract concludes May 21, 2027
- Student start date: August 11, 2026
Benefits of this opportunity include exposure to multiple educational environments, support from a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and the satisfaction of equitable caseloads designed with provider wellness in mind.
Ready to take the next step in your OT career, working on-site with students who benefit from your expertise? Submit your application today and help create brighter futures for students in the North Denver area.
Compensation for this position ranges from $28.47 to $58.47. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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