K-12 Occupational Therapist

THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY POSITION DESCRIPTION Title:  Occupational Therapist                        Department:  Student Support Services   Date:  Updated January 31st, 2025                 FLSA Status: Exempt   Work Year: Academic Calendar       FULL-TIME SALARY RANGE: $56,500-$64,000* *Actual starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the job application and resume).This position may be hired as two part time positions or one full time position.                           GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:    The Occupational Therapist provides specialized services and programming for students with disabilities who are eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Act and the Colorado Exceptional Children’s Education Act. The Occupational Therapist provides individualized or group instruction to develop educationally related fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, sensorimotor, and/or self-help skills as determined by the student’s Individual Education Program. Occupational Therapists promote functional independence and access to the educational environment through goal directed activities that are educationally relevant.    ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Director of Student Support Services Collaborative relationship with building principals The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required.  The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations.  The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  Provides integration of Occupational Therapy principles and concepts into classroom curricula by collaborating with teachers and other service providers Assist or instruct fine, gross and visual motor skills Assist or instruct sensory processing and visual processing skills Functional communication through alternative methods with needed Recommends adaptive equipment, and provides training in the use of necessary equipment or strategies to support students, student’s family and educational staff  Completes student assessments to determine fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, sensorimotor, and/or self-help skills impact on access to school environment and education.  Prepares for student Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings through collaboration with staff, interpretation of assessments, and appropriate documentation. Actively participates in IEP meetings. Attends parent conferences and other meetings as needed or requested.  Provides direct support to students to address educational needs identified by multidisciplinary team.  Provides on-going consultation with school staff and parents in support of access to special education programming.  Prepares reports and other documentation to assure accountability, including Medicaid billing.  Follows all state and federal regulations related to Special Service Providers. Documents each student’s progress as measured by functional education outcomes for the student’s IEP Attends and arrives for work consistently and on time Performs other duties as requested from Director of Student Support Services MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Assist other members of the Student Support Services multidisciplinary team as needed   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: Bachelor's Degree required Valid Colorado professional license School Occupational Therapist 0-21 required NBCOT certification required EXPERIENCE: Experience in the school setting preferred   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of how Occupational Therapy principles and concepts can be integrated into the classroom curricula in the areas of sensory and motor readiness Participate on the multi-disciplinary team to identify students with learning disabilities Inform students with disabilities and families of outside agencies, specialists, and other resources when appropriate Demonstrate the ability to work with students of all ages Maintain confidentiality of all records and information Advocate for students’ needs Ensure student rights under IDEA Initiate contact with parents and serve as a liaison Keep current on Federal and State special education laws, procedures, and district policies and procedures SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: Students Teachers Administrators Support Staff Parents Other departments Supervisor Contacts often involve discussing information and issues that are sensitive in nature and require a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed in a variety of educational settings, including the resource room or designated area Required to work normal business hours with additional hours as needed  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.  They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive. Typical demands require the employee to: Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of a computer, other office equipment, and writing utensils Frequently be involved in verbal and auditory interaction both interpersonally and through communication devices occasionally lift/carry burdens weighing up to 30 lbs. and push/pull/maneuver burdens weighing up to 100 lbs. Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and balance while working or helping students Spend equivalent amounts of the time sitting, standing, and walking while performing job duties   COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:   The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.   BENEFITS: 0.5 to 1.0 FTE: The Classical Academy offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including: -MEDICAL: There are three options for Medical coverage, including an HSA option; as well as access to PeakMed for eligible staff members who elect a TCA Medical plan. The Classical Academy (TCA) makes a monthly contribution toward your medical premiums as an employee. -DENTAL: Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado. TCA makes a monthly contribution toward the premium for this benefit  -LIFE/AD&D/LTD: Employees are provided a $25,000 group term life insurance through The Standard Life Insurance Company and offers an Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-term Disability policy as well. TCA pays the full cost of this benefit. -PERA: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 10% of your monthly earnings.  TCA contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.  -VOLUNTARY VISION: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to TCA employees. -WELLNESS PROGRAM: A voluntary wellness program though Orriant is offered in which employees are eligible to earn an incentive of up to $150 for participation with achievement of wellness activity goals -RETIREMENT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes:  PERA Plus 401 (k) -MEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: This account allows employees to save money for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses to be used within the plan year (July to June) on a tax-exempt basis.  This reduces your taxable income.  -TIME OFF COMPENSATION: A 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee is provided with Staff Leave and Personal Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE, your leave time will be prorated accordingly based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act. -PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members .4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Academy. -Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities -Staff Appreciation Meals and Events Conditions of Employment: Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States. Background and reference check.    The Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).

Salary : $56,500 - $64,000