School Occupational Therapist
Thornton, Colorado
Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Occupational Therapist School - Colorado, Thornton

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 6 weeks (43 days ≈ 6 weeks)
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
• Assignment Duration: August 3, 2026 (report date) through May 21, 2027 (end date)
• Student Age Range: Preschool through High School

Required Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license
• DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies) certification for Colorado

Orientation and Start Dates

• Summer Symposium New Hire Orientation: July 27-31
• All employees report to work sites: August 3
• Students start: August 11

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start date, updated annually, covering last 7 years of residency/work/school locations
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required annually
• Fingerprint clearance attestation required annually; fingerprinting through Colorado CBI/FBI results accepted
• Candidates with any convictions related to crimes involving children are not permitted on district property or access to district information
• District-specific agreements and confidentiality forms must be completed prior to start

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19: Face masks required; vaccination not required
• Physical exam, TB testing, and other immunizations (measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella) only required if specified by client or state
• Drug testing only required if specifically requested by client
• Flu vaccination only required if specified by client

Documentation Required Prior to Start

• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Tax documents (W4, state-specific W4 if applicable, permanent tax declaration, direct deposit authorization)
• Emergency contact information
• Arbitration agreement (annual renewal)
• Educational transcripts/diplomas related to position
• License and certification verifications (initial and re-verified 30 days prior to start)
• Facility-specific documents including district access agreement, contingent worker information, and confidentiality agreement

Additional Notes

• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests are not required unless requested by the client
• Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) certifications such as ASHA are not required for this OT position
• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this role

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists licensed in Colorado who are comfortable working in educational settings serving children from preschool through high school, and who can comply with state and district-specific regulatory and background requirements.