School Occupational Therapist

Laradon•Denver, CO

1d•$70,000 - $92,500•Onsite

About The Position

Laradon is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services to students at the Laradon School and collaborate with the special education team. The position reports to the School Director and supports Laradon’s mission of providing advocacy, education, and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role includes delivering services specified in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), conducting assessments, consulting with classroom staff, and supporting students’ daily living and sensory needs. The position works with students, classroom staff, and multidisciplinary teams through individual and group therapy, classroom instruction, staff training, and participation in IEP and case review meetings. The role also involves maintaining service logs, student files, and required paperwork. Laradon describes its work environment as dynamic, supportive, and rewarding, and provides onboarding and job-related training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school.
Registered and licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L).
Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; remain active on one’s feet for full workdays; and speak or exchange information audibly.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with special needs, intellectual disabilities, and/or autism.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services as written in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Schedule and conduct individual and group therapy.
Teach Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to assigned classrooms.
Provide consultation and support to classroom staff as needed.
Conduct occupational therapy assessments for IEPs.
Participate in IEP meetings.
Participate in weekly Laradon classroom treatment team meetings.
Participate in Case Plan Review Meetings.
Implement student sensory strategies as needed.
Train staff on individual goals and data tracking.
Complete service logs for each student on the caseload.
Maintain files and appropriate paperwork for the designated caseload.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance and a flexible spending account (FSA).
401(k) with a 4% match.
Nine weeks of paid school breaks and holidays and 100 hours of accrued paid time off annually.
FAMLI leave.
Bilingual pay differential.
Tuition and certification reimbursement.
Student loan assistance; Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary long-term disability, life, cancer, accident, and pet insurance.
Referral bonuses.
Development, job growth, and internal training.
Continuing education and development opportunities.