Occupational Therapist at Mountain View Academy 2026-27 School Year (Part-Time)
Job Description:
This position is scheduled for 8 hours per week.
School Information:
- Located in Colorado Springs, CO, Mountain View Academy opened in 2020 and serves students K-8. At Mountain View, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Mountain View Academy click here .Why Choose Mountain View Academy:
- Academically outperforms the local districts.
- Personalized development and support through mentor teachers and dean model.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
- A culture that values support, transparency, respect, and recognition.
- High parent and community involvement.
- Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services as outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans.
Conduct assessments of motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor skills for students referred for special education evaluation to help determine eligibility for services.
Participate in the IEP/Section 504 process, providing input on assessment measures, intervention strategies, and student progress.
Collaborate as a member of the special education team to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities.
Consult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students' physical, motor, and sensory development.
Work closely with teachers to integrate occupational therapy goals into the classroom environment and support classroom objectives through therapy programs.
Provide training to relevant individuals on effective methods to assist students in mainstream settings.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with school staff and parents.
Utilize treatment strategies involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational activities to support student development.
Design adaptive equipment and devices for individual students and classroom use.
Maintain an accurate record of student caseload requirements and update the Special Education Administrator on any changes.
Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward therapy goals.
Demonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials.
Pursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current practices and research in occupational therapy.
Participate in school initiatives such as screening programs to support student development.
Attend parent-teacher meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.
Perform other job related duties as assigned by the buildingprincipal
Qualifications:
Master's DegreeSchool Occupational Therapist Special Services license issued by the CDE and the Colorado DORANational Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.$14,560 to 16,008.40 will be the pay range and is commensurate with experience, education, and market as defined by NHA. The pay range listed is just one component of NHA's total compensation package. NHA provides excellent benefits for benefit eligible positions; to include medical, dental, vision, prescription, supplemental accident, and critical illness, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and disability, retirement savings (401K), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Job InfoJob Identification 63767 Job Category Other Instructional or Certified Posting Date 03/17/2026, 07:45 PMJob Schedule Part time
