School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)Full-Time | Year-Round School Setting | Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pmWillow Academy is thrilled to offer an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team in a structured, supportive school setting in Littleton, CO. This is a uniquely impactful role where you can deliver individualized, specialized occupational therapy services within a collaborative environment designed to help students build the academic, behavioral, communication and functional skills needed to successfully transition to less restrictive settings.This is an opportunity to be part of a ground-up program focused on merging the best qualities of in-center ABA services with the atmosphere of a school environment. You’ll work closely with students with intensive and diverse learning needs, collaborate with clinical, educational, and behavior teams, and receive ongoing interdisciplinary support within a highly structured model.Why join the Willow Academy team?At Willow Academy, we want our employees to know they are secure, significant, and accepted. We understand that supporting students with complex learning and behavioral needs requires strong teamwork and meaningful support. That’s why we provide robust training, daily collaboration, and ongoing mentorship. Your onboarding will be tailored to your learning style to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role. Just like we teach our students to embrace their differences, we encourage our team to do the same. Your unique perspectives and strengths are not only welcome, they are needed.We're a small, family-owned organization that prioritizes the wellbeing of our staff and students. Caseload sizes are intentionally small, and you’ll be supported by a comprehensive administrative, educational, and clinical team so you can focus on what matters most: delivering meaningful, high-quality OT services.What makes this role different?

• Year-Round Stability: Enjoy the structure of the school day while maintaining consistent, year-round employment.
• Team-Based Model: Work in close partnership with BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, Teachers, service providers, school leadership, and families.
• Integrated Support Model: Deliver specialized OT services within a structured environment supported by trained RBTs and BCBAs.
• Room to Grow: Our leadership invests in your long-term goals, providing mentorship and pathways for professional development.

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions tailored to student needs
• Collaborate closely with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement goals for student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Complete timely documentation and maintain compliance with state and district regulations
• Participate in team meetings, assessments, and ongoing professional development
• Support crisis prevention and de-escalation in coordination with trained staff
• Other duties as assigned

• Active Colorado Department of Education certification
• Current Colorado Occupational Therapist license
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to providing student-centered care that enhances academic and functional outcomes
• Experience developing and implementing IEP goals
• Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills
• Student-centered, strengths-based approach

• Experience in specialized or alternative school settings
• Experience supporting students with intensive behavioral needs
• Familiarity with data-driven instruction and progress monitoring
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to safely support students when needed

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (3 weeks in your first year)
• 8 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Eligible for Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (CO PERA) benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Performance incentives based on evaluations
• Health savings account
• Full administrative support
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Professional growth opportunities

At Willow ABA, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, supported, and able to thrive. A background and OIG check will be required for this position. Must be a U.S. authorized employer. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor individuals with a work visa at this time.

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