Occupational Therapist

HonorVet Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a licensed School Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services in a Colorado Springs district for the 2026/2027 school year. The role involves evaluating students, delivering evidence-based therapy, and coordinating with families and educators to support IEP goals.

The position requires a Colorado Department of Education license with a School OT endorsement, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy K-12 setting.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado Department of Education license (Special Services Provider, School OT endorsement).
• Knowledge of school-based occupational therapy and SPED requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willlingness to participate in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Assess students and plan services around their needs and progress.
• Deliver OT services aligned with laws, policies, and IEPs.
• Adapt services for students across ability levels.
• Collaborate with families, educators, and school team.
• Keep accurate records and documentation.
• Supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable.
• Follow school safety, health, and crisis procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Colorado Department of Education license with School OT endorsement

Tools

Documentation systems

Data systems

Job description

Assignment length: 2026/2027 school year (183 days)

Schedule: Days, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day

Work week: 37.5 hours

Setting: K-12 public school district, Special Education

About the Assignment

We’re hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide school-based services for students with diverse needs in a Colorado Springs school district. You’ll develop and deliver evidence-based services that help students access instruction and take part in school activities. You’ll work independently and as part of a collaborative education team, with families, teachers, and other related service providers.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess students and plan services around their individual needs, goals, and progress
• Deliver occupational therapy services aligned with state and federal laws, district policy, and each student’s IEP
• Adapt services for students across a range of ability levels
• Collaborate with families, educators, and the school team
• Keep accurate records and documentation
• Supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
• Follow school safety, health, and crisis procedures

The role is active: regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing, with lifting up to 20 lbs (more for some assignments). It also includes occasional outdoor work and physically assisting or restraining students when necessary.

Requirements

• Active Colorado Department of Education license (Special Services Provider, Initial or Professional) with an endorsement as a School Occupational Therapist
• Knowledge of school-based occupational therapy and special education requirements
• Understanding of student data privacy laws
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Computer proficiency, including documentation and data systems
• Willingness to take part in ongoing training