Occupational Therapist (Apply directly with SkyView Academy DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on this application is for external candidates only!

Occupational Therapist (Apply directly with SkyView Academy - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

Vision Statement:
SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.

Mission Statement:
SkyView Academy offers a research-based content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff parents and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected valued and known by the content of their character.

Overview:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will support the development of fine motor visual motor and gross motor skills as they relate to school performance. Additionally the OT will provide tools and resources to assess and support the sensory needs of students in the classroom and school environment. The OT may also be involved in facilitating self help skill development to promote independence in all school-based activities.

Responsibilities:

Occupational Therapists at SkyView Academy serve students across all levels (K-12) who require universal targeted and intensive intervention.

• Demonstrate knowledge of occupational strategies to support the development of student access to the learning environment.

• Incorporate consistent behavior management within the context of the general education and special education classroom

• Provide consultation and occupational therapy support for the developmental needs of school-aged children and adolescents.

• Responsible for assessing and providing research-based intervention to students with a suspected fine-motor visual-motor and/or gross-motor skill impairment as well as students with sensory processing differences.

• Work collaboratively to design Individual Education Programs (IEP) that implement evidence-based differentiated and innovative instruction to support academic growth positive social relationships functional communication and positive behavior for learning to promote educational access.

• Demonstrate effective case management skills; effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with school personnel students and parents; demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families; demonstrated ability and desire to function as a team member.

• Build and maintain strong personal relationships with parents teachers students and community partners

School Wide Alignment:

• Communicate regularly with the Director of Student Support Services and collaborate with the student support services team regarding student progress and instructional needs

• Partner with K-12 MTSS teams to add strategies and ideas

Experience and Knowledge:

• Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Hold a Special Services License through the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).

• Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

• Licensed as an occupational therapist with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Desired Qualifications and Attributes:

• Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders communicators and enthusiastic about the SkyView charter school model which empowers staff and families values Core Knowledge Classical curriculum college preparation foreign language character education and service to the community.

• Passion for working in a whole-school culture that provides appropriate structure for grades preschool-12

• Precise persuasive and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills

• Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decision-making skills

• Accountable for their own actions and decisions as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs

• Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community

Send Letter of Interest and Resume To:

Human Resources
SkyView Academy
6161 Business Center Dr.
Highlands Ranch CO 80130


To learn more visit the SkyView Academy Careers webpage.

SkyView Academy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over race sex color religion national origin disability military status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

--- Provides reports and maintain ongoing records on those students receiving O.T. intervention.

--- Shares information about agencies and services available in the community as appropriate. Collaborate with outside agencies/service providers when relevant.

--- Guides teachers and other involved personnel in observing fine and gross motor visual-motor sensory motor and visual perceptual deficits which may be interfering in the educational process of a student. Serves as a resource to school staff members on these topics and may include increasing staff awareness and in servicing staff members.

--- Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.

--- Provides direct and indirect O.T. intervention where appropriate in the educational setting.

--- Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team working in cooperation with parents other support services educational staff and administration personnel. Participates in the development of the IEP evaluation goals and objectives and accommodations/modifications which are relevant to a childs needs in the educational environment.

--- Performs screenings and evaluations to assist in the identification of physical/motor deficits that may be impacting the childs ability to function in a school environment. Provides information from assessments that will assist the parents and the educational staff in the development of programs for individuals who have identified needs in the motor area.

CPR/First Aid Certification - American Heart Association DORA registration for Occupational Therapy - Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs NBCOT Certification - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Special Service Provider License - Occupational Therapist - Colorado Department of Education

Bachelors Degree: Occupational Therapy (Required)

Charter School

Skyview Academy

No

40

1.00

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off or Off-Track Days are thengranted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above as scheduled work days.)

$62150.00 USD Annual

$96747.50 USD Annual

$62150.00 USD - $131345.00 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

This position is eligible for health vision dental health savings account (HSA) flexible spending accounts (FSA) District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance short and long-term disability critical illness and accident voluntary insurance employee assistance program (EAP) voluntary 401(k) 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

June 19 2026