Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

 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.

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)