School Occupational Therapist - $2,371 per week

About the role

American Traveler is hiring a school-based Occupational Therapist to serve PK-5th grade students across multiple schools in a district requiring a Colorado OT CDE license.

• School-based setting within a Colorado school district
• Serve PK through 5th grade students
• Average caseload of approximately 45 students
• Day shift schedule, 5×7.5 hours, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Schools operate on a 4-day school week with no student services on Fridays
• Floating required between different schools within the district
• Mileage between schools is not billable

Requirements

• Colorado OT CDE license required if applicable; application for license must be submitted prior to interview
• Active state license required for consideration
• Candidates are encouraged to live in Cortez, Mancos, or Dolores due to the position's location; Durango is not recommended

Additional Information

• Team includes 7.5 FTE Occupational Therapists and 1 COTA within the district
• Monthly team meetings provide ongoing support
• Trusted autonomy for related service providers, with Fridays available for administrative work or professional development

Schedule

• Start Date: August 24, 2026
• Duration: 42 weeks
• 37.5 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians