Occupational Therapist (Apply directly with SkyView Academy - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

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• Job Posting Title: Occupational Therapist (Apply directly with SkyView Academy - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

Job Description

Vision Statement: SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow. Mission Statement: SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued, and known by the content of their character. Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Overview: The Occupational Therapist (OT) will support the development of fine motor, visual motor, and gross motor skills as they relate to school performance. Additionally, the OT will provide tools and resources to assess and support the sensory needs of students in the classroom and school environment. The OT may also be involved in facilitating self help skill development to promote independence in all school-based activities.

Responsibilities

Occupational Therapists at SkyView Academy serve students across all levels (K-12) who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention. Demonstrate knowledge of occupational strategies to support the development of student access to the learning environment. Incorporate consistent behavior management within the context of the general education and special education classroom, Provide consultation and occupational therapy support for the developmental needs of school-aged children and adolescents. Responsible for assessing and providing research-based intervention to students with a suspected fine-motor, visual-motor, and/or gross-motor skill impairment, as well as students with sensory processing differences. Work collaboratively to design Individual Education Programs (IEP) that implement evidence-based, differentiated, and innovative instruction to support academic growth, positive social relationships, functional communication, and positive behavior for learning to promote educational access. Demonstrate effective case management skills; effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents; demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families; demonstrated ability and desire to function as a team member. Build and maintain strong personal relationships with parents, teachers, students, and community partners School Wide Alignment: Communicate regularly with the Director of Student Support Services and collaborate with the student support services team regarding student progress and instructional needs Partner with K-12 MTSS teams to add strategies and ideas Experience and Knowledge: Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Hold a Special Services License through the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Licensed as an occupational therapist with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Desired Qualifications and Attributes: Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SkyView charter school model, which empowers staff and families, values Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, college preparation, foreign language, character education, and service to the community. Passion for working in a whole-school culture that provides appropriate structure for grades preschool-12 Precise, persuasive, and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decision-making skills Accountable for their own actions and decisions as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community Send Letter of Interest and Resume To: Human Resources SkyView Academy 6161 Business Center Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 employment@svak12.org To learn more, visit the SkyView Academy Careers webpage . SkyView Academy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Responsibilities

--- Provides reports and maintain ongoing records on those students receiving O.T. intervention. --- Shares information about agencies and services available in the community as appropriate. Collaborate with outside agencies/service providers when relevant. --- Guides teachers and other involved personnel in observing fine and gross motor, visual-motor, sensory motor, and visual perceptual deficits which may be interfering in the educational process of a student. Serves as a resource to school staff members on these topics and may include increasing staff awareness and in servicing staff members. --- Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program. --- Provides direct and indirect O.T. intervention where appropriate in the educational setting. --- Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team working in cooperation with parents, other support services, educational staff and administration personnel. Participates in the development of the IEP evaluation, goals and objectives, and accommodations/modifications which are relevant to a child’s needs in the educational environment. --- Performs screenings and evaluations to assist in the identification of physical/motor deficits that may be impacting the child’s ability to function in a school environment. Provides information from assessments that will assist the parents and the educational staff in the development of programs for individuals who have identified needs in the motor area.

Certifications

CPR/First Aid Certification - American Heart Association, DORA registration for Occupational Therapy - Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs, NBCOT Certification - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Special Service Provider License - Occupational Therapist - Colorado Department of

Education

• Bachelor's
• Degree:
• Occupational
• Therapy (Required)
• Skills:
• Position
• Type:
• Charter
• School
• Primary
• Location:
• Skyview
• Academy
• One
• Year
• Only (Yes or
• No):
• No
• Scheduled
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 40
• FTE: 1.00
• Approx
• Scheduled
• Days
• Per
• Year: 185 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
• Minimum
• Hire
• Rate: $62,150.00
• USD
• Annual
• Maximum
• Hire
• Rate: $96,747.50 USD Annual Full

Salary Range

$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 19, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.