Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Details

Job Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Salary Range

$28.74 - $36.41 Hourly

Description

Who We Are

A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs

Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement

Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship

Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian

56% English Language Learners

What You'll Do

Assist in implementing therapeutic activities and interventions outlined in the student's IEP or 504 Plan

Receive regular supervision with licensed Occupational Therapist

Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to support fine motor, visual-motor, and sensory integration skills

Monitor student progress and provide input to the supervising OT regarding performance and outcomes

Adapt classroom materials and environments to promote student access and participation

Document student performance, session notes, and relevant data in accordance with district and legal guidelines

Collaborate with teachers, OTs, and other school staff to support carryover of strategies in the classroom

Maintain equipment and therapy materials; assist with ordering and organization as needed

Facilitating motor based assessments in collaboration with licensed Occupational Therapist

Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and professional standard

Performs other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule

Hourly/Non-Exempt

$28.74 - $36.41 per hour (DOE)

Part-Time; 25 Hours per week

Benefits

Approximately 12* weeks of school breaks

Please note hourly positions are not annualized and compensation is based on actual hours worked.

Up to 48 hours of annual sick time, accrued monthly

Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)

Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

198 work days per academic year

Includes 3 days of new staff orientation. Following years will include 195 workdays.

Start Date: July 9th, 2025

*Prorated if employment begins after July 1, 2025.

Qualifications

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Current certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

1+ years of experience as a school-based Occupational Therapist Assistant

Special Education experience in a Title I setting or with English Language Learners

Familiarity with special education laws (e.g., IDEA, Section 504) and terminology

Essential Job Functions

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Lift up to 25 pounds at times

Safely apply CPI techniques when necessary

Access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed

Abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes: When Filled