School-Based Occupational Therapist
Thornton, Colorado
Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Thornton, Colorado
Contract Length: 18 weeks (interpreted from 18)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Weekly Hours: 40 hours (primarily at elementary school)

Job Description

• Provide therapy services primarily at two schools:

  • Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School: Pre-K through 5th grade, approximately 40 students on caseload, primarily direct services. Support available from previous OT for setup and treatment questions.
  • Legacy High School: High school level, approximately 10 students on caseload, primarily indirect services.
• Start Date: ASAP through 5/23/26
• Must have Special Services Provider (SSP) license from Colorado Department of Education (CDE) in hand.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; no conflicting data found, so years of experience requirement is not specified.
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Special Services Provider (SSP) license from Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC) required for RNs and LVNs.
• State License: Colorado license preferred for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs); if not held, written confirmation that it is not required must be obtained.
• Educational Services - State Teaching Certificate or Credential may be required depending on specialty.
• Fingerprinting: Colorado CBI/FBI fingerprint results required prior to start; fingerprinting process tied to SSP or Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) application.
• Mandatory Reporter Training (Colorado-specific) required and must be updated annually.
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty (e.g., NBCOT for OTs, BCBA for Behavior Analysts).

Background Checks & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Must include searches for all aliases/legal/maiden names and cover last 7 years of residency/work/school.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Fingerprint clearance attestation required prior to start.
• Candidates with convictions related to crimes involving children are not permitted to work on district property or have access to district information.

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID-19: Not required by client; however, face masks are mandatory.
• Flu vaccination: Not required unless specified by client.
• TB testing or chest x-ray: Required only if specified by client or state.
• Drug testing: Not required unless specifically requested by client.
• Physical exam: Not required unless requested by client.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of district access, confidentiality, and contingent worker agreements prior to start.
• Compliance with Colorado CAPS Release Authorization for background screening.
• Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) verification may be required if SSP license is not held.

Additional Notes

• Candidate will receive support from previous occupational therapist during initial setup.
• Caseload includes both direct and indirect therapy services.
• Must be prepared to work in educational settings (elementary and high school).

This position is ideal for licensed therapy professionals with the required Colorado SSP credential seeking a travel contract in a school-based setting.