Occupational Therapist

Who We Are

• Atlas prepares and empowers all students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement.
• Atlas students are outpacing national average growth across all grade levels.
• Atlas student proficiency has surpassed the district and state.
• Atlas provides family-centered support services that consistently lead to over 90% participation in our parent advisor conferences.
• Atlas teachers engage in ongoing professional development targeted towards instructional best practices and academic data analysis.

Who We Serve

• Tuition free and open enrollment public schools serving 1,200 students in K-12th grades
• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 78% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

Who You Are

• Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy 
• Hold a current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Hold a current Occupational Therapist license verifiable within DORA 
• Hold a Special Services License through the Colorado Department of Education 
• Must be familiar with and understand the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the  Exceptional Children Education Act (ECEA) 
• Have a holistic mindset willing to consider a student’s school and home life 
• Possess a self-starter mentality and offer high enthusiasm for student success 

What You’ll Do

• Will use purposeful, goal directed activities, and task analysis to allow applicable  Atlas Preparatory Students to benefit from their individualized education program (IEP)
• Promote functional independence for effective participation from students within the educational environment
• Services from the Occupational Therapist may be delivered directly to the student, on behalf of the student through consultation with parents and teachers, or through guided modifications, support, and  training for relevant school personnel
• Demonstrates exceptional care and knowledge concerned with motor skills, processing skills, mobility, and adaptive equipment

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed

Compensation

• Salary range: $40,000-50,000

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 6 flex days per year
• Approximately 185 work days per school year
• The ideal candidate will begin in July 2022

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical or Child Care)
• Employer paid short and long-term disability
• Employer paid life insurance benefit with additional voluntary option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing up to four free counseling sessions annually
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k contribution option.
• Approximately 8 weeks of paid time off for holidays, scheduled breaks during the year and summer break,
• 48 hours of personal flex time