Licensed Occupational Therapist, Durango School District, 1.0 FTE
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Job Location:
Durango, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Durango School District is accepting applications for Licensed Occupational Therapist 1.0 FTE for the2026/2027 school year. Must be Licensed in Colorado as an Occupational Therapist by the start date of the position. Position includes full August 2026.
Job Title: Licensed Occupational TherapistPay Grade: Student Service Provider Schedule
Job Family: Student Service ProviderFLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Student Services Prepared Date: December 12 2016
Typical Work Year: 181 Days
SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist will assess and provide intervention to ensure student success and promote an exemplary education program fostering achievement for all students. Develops and promotes good relations among the school community: parents staff administration and other community members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide consultation to students teachers service providers parents and administrators regarding IEP goals and services to meet those goals.
- Deliver interventions in all areas of motor development to identified students.
- Assess and develop interventions in all areas of motor development (fine gross sensory-motor).
- Support team members in providing data-driven interventions integrated into the classroom routine.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: B.S. or M.S. in Occupational Therapy.
EXPERIENCE: Experience in working with children with disabilities preferred.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS: Valid drivers license required. Hold a valid Colorado School Occupational Therapist License.
TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
- Communicateeffectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills
- Strong communication organization and planning skills.
- Consultationskills
- Knowledge of developmental emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Experience in data collection and data analysis
- Proficiency in using technology/assistive technology.
- Non-violentand physical intervention techniques
- Ability to use proper English grammar punctuation and sentence structure
- Knowledge of first aid skills
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education and District Policies Superintendents policies and building/department procedures.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Microcomputers and general office equipment
- Microsoft Office applications
- Student Information Systems
Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin ancestry creed age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability or need for special education services in admissions access to treatment or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates or any other applicable status protected by federal state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures contact Laura Galido Compliance Officer Durango School District 9-R 281 Sawyer Drive Durango CO 81303 or the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 Spear Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-3582 .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
The Durango School District 9-R is located in the town of Durango, Colorado and the outlying area of La Plata County. Our location in the Four Corners region provides an abundance of outdoor activities in all seasons. The Durango School District has seven elementary schools, a char ... View more
