Job Description

** Applications will be received until April 1, 2026 If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org ** About this job:

Occupational Therapists are SSP's (Specialized Service Providers) that support students with disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They provide motor assessment as well as direct and indirect services to address decreased functional motor skills in order to maximize educational opportunities for students.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources
• This position is represented by the DCTA employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page 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 and indirect occupational therapy services as directed.
• Coordinates and communicates with teachers, staff, and parent(s) about student services and strategies that address areas such as but not limited to independent daily living skills, sensory processing, functional mobility, fine motor, and visual motor.
• Modifies the educational environment; provides adaptive equipment for student access; and trains classroom personnel to properly lift and transfer students, use adaptive equipment and wheelchairs, and provide other services.

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

• Follows compliance laws for meeting federal and state mandates as well as local policies in the performance of duties such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, Medicaid billing, and report writing.
• 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:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Experience with pediatric population is preferred.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - Occupational Therapist is required - Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas ( DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• 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
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment with a positive attitude and problem solving approach
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently within realm of job responsibility
• Works effectively as member of multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to travel throughout District
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language (select positions) is preferred
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demandsof the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.