Job Description
Job Description
Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools.
Onward Search Education is partnering with a school district in Kit Carson County, CO to hire a school-based Occupational Therapist (OTR) for the 2025–2026 school year.
Location: Kit Carson County, CO
Start Date: August 1, 2025
End Date: May 29, 2026
Schedule: 3 days/week
Grade Level: PreK–12th grade
Hours: Approximately 22.5 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to students across four school sites.
- Collaborate with educators, families, and related service providers to support student success.
- Conduct evaluations, write reports, and contribute to IEP development and implementation.
- Support students with fine motor skills, sensory processing, and adaptive strategies.
Qualifications
- Active or eligible Colorado Occupational Therapist (OTR) license.
- Previous experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
- Streamlined onboarding and hiring process.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruiter.
- Opportunities for growth in a collaborative and mission-driven district.
Why Apply?
If you're passionate about helping students succeed and want to make a meaningful impact through individualized therapy and support, we’d love to connect with you!
Employer Details:
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- Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
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- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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- Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
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- Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.
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- Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
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- Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.