Academy School District 20·Colorado Springs, Colorado
This role involves developing, implementing, and supporting evidence-based services and specially designed instruction to ensure diverse students have equitable access to academics and school activities. The professional must collaborate with the education team to strengthen home, school, and community connections while advocating for and enhancing student outcomes.
Location: EAC (Education and Administration Center)
Recruiting Start Date: 07/01/2026
This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.
Estimated Start Date: 08/17/2026
A licensed professional who has the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure that diverse student populations have equitable access to academic instruction and participation in school-related activities; develops, implements, and supports evidence-based services and/or specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of students; supports growth and development to close achievement gaps and prepare students for postsecondary and workforce success; has a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the home, school and community, and collaborates with all members of the education team to strengthen those connections; through reflection, advocacy, and leadership, enhances the outcomes and development of students.
Position requires a license from the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement as a School Occupational Therapist.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.
The incumbent routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment.
The incumbent is directly responsible to provide for the health, safety, and welfare and education of students, ensuring students are under supervision at all times.
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.
Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
The job is very active and regularly requires periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing while on duty. While performing the duties of this job, the SSP is regularly required to talk and hear.
Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.
The incumbent frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms.
The position requires the ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements - Academy District 20, Special Services Provider License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education, Special Services Provider License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education
$52,800.00-$85,242.00
(Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)
37.5
7.5 hours
Number of Days per Year: 183 days
Benefits: Eligibility:
Full-Time - Regular
For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org) [https://www.asd20.org/careers/employee-benefits/].
FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.
lisa.brandt1@asd20.org
Candidates must possess a license from the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement as a School Occupational Therapist and meet district qualifications. The position requires the ability to perform physically active duties, manage complex demands, and demonstrate strong professional conduct and collaboration skills.
Market context
Colorado school-based Occupational Therapist openings are often shaped by steady demand for student support services and compliance-driven staffing needs. These roles are competitive because candidates must hold a Colorado Department of Education license with a School Occupational Therapist endorsement and be ready for physically active work, complex caseloads, and strong professional conduct. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your endorsement and district qualifications before applying.