PARAPROFESSIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPIST TECHNICIAN

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

6d•$23 - $28

About The Position

The Occupational/Physical Therapist Paraprofessional Technician supports licensed Occupational and Physical Therapists in providing motor therapy services, primarily to special education students ages 3–21. The position assists with therapy activities and student care in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), District procedures, and therapist direction. The role also involves supporting therapy schedules, documentation, equipment, and collaboration with therapists and school staff.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related work experience.
High school diploma or GED, plus one of the following: passing TABE D Adult Education Test scores in Reading and Math; SAT scores within the last 5 years of at least 500 in Math and 470 in Reading; or transcripts verifying at least 48 undergraduate semester hours from an accredited college or university.
An associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university satisfies the minimum education requirements.
Successfully complete required District training.
If using a personal or company vehicle for work duties, have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain one within the state’s required timeframe for new residents, and meet District insurability requirements.
Support racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for DPS.
Be able, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Responsibilities

Assist therapists with direct service provision, including physical management, manual therapy, positioning, and care of designated students according to their IEPs.
Assist with developing and following daily and weekly schedules with supervising therapists.
Support and help facilitate therapy-related accommodations and modifications specified in IEPs.
Assist therapists with daily treatment documentation, data collection, and caseload data.
Help care for adaptive equipment, including maintaining equipment inventory.
Participate in training and follow proper procedures for caring for children with disabling conditions, including wheelchair safety, lifting, positioning on adaptive equipment, and daily living activities related to student therapy programs.
Assist therapists with preparing and setting up therapy-related equipment and educational materials.
Collaborate with therapists and school staff regarding treatment progress and ideas.
Follow District and student IEP procedures for safety, behavior management, and services.
Perform other duties as assigned.