Employment

Part-Time (2 days/week) K-6 Occupational Therapist

Part-Time Compass Wheat Ridge

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Oversee and deliver occupational therapy (OT) services for a caseload of approximately 15 direct and 5 indirect K-6th grade students across the two campuses of Compass Montessori School
• Facilitate any or all of the following areas that may interfere with a child's educational performance: self-help skills (feeding, dressing, hygiene); fine, gross and visual motor skills; sensory processing and visual processing skills; positioning, functional mobility and transitions; functional communication through alternative methods; and adaptive devices/equipment and using educational tools/toys.
• Administer and interpret educationally relevant assessments to determine why a problem is occurring and identify possible solutions.
• Implement all aspects the Individuals with Disabilities Act, (IDEA) in accordance with district, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Responsible for supervision and follow through of school-based OT services from screening through assessment, identification, IEP and 504 development, and assisting in providing appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities.
• Design and deliver instruction in alignment with IEP goals and Section 504 plans, as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports, IEPs, and Section 504 plans containing OT consultation, direct, or indirect services
• Complete reviews of all special education IEP and Section 504 documents, ensuring compliance with District procedures, state, and federal laws
• Work with administration, teachers, and special education teammates at both campuses to facilitate optimal inclusion of all students into regular classes as appropriate
• Regularly monitor and record student progress toward IEP goals
• Communicate regularly with families and general education staff about student progress
• Provide consultation services with school staff and families, as needed
• Maintain records about IEP/504 service delivery, including documenting in ezEDMed system for reimbursement purposes
• Informally consult with classrooms regarding OT/motor strategies as part of the general education MTSS process

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:

• Desire to work in a K-6th grade Montessori environment
• Experience as an OT public school setting
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and whole-child views of children and families served
• Desire to work using a multi-disciplinary team approach
• Transportation to travel between both campuses of Compass Montessori
• Knowledge of the Special Education process and laws
• Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, and time management skills
• Familiarity with, and system for, making and recording observations of student behavior, demeanor, and response style during testing
• Skills for templates and assessment reporting tools to capture student results and describe findings relative to special education eligibility criteria

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a Special Service Provider License from the Colorado Department of Education or be eligible for a three year Special Service Provider Licensed.
• Must be certified by the National Certification Board of Occupational Therapists (NCBOT) and Department of Regulatory Agency (DORA) prior to hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel between schools/sites served.
• Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment, such as large test kits, up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to meet physical needs of students.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PAY

$35,000-$75,000 annual rate, pro-rated for 40% FTE; Salary based upon experience and credentials; Eligible for Para contributions

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher work calendar. Part-time; schedule developed in partnership with special education teammates and administration

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher work calendar. Part-time; schedule developed in partnership with special education teammates and administration 

Children’s House Float Position

Summary

We are looking for a caring and passionate professional to assist in a Children’s House classroom working with 3, 4, and 5-year-olds under the direction of the Children’s House Director in a Montessori public charter school setting.  This Children’s House float will play a vital role by assisting the classroom with transitions and general daily classroom activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Reliable
• Understanding of Early Childhood Education and Development
• Enjoys working with 3, 4, and 5-year-olds
• Has the ability to take the initiative
• Collaborative/works well with others
• Complete all training mandated by Colorado Department of Human Services
• Ability to take direction and follow through with assigned tasks

OUR PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be over 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent accreditation
• Have experience working with children (highly recommended)
• Have demonstrated the ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Have demonstrated the ability to work cooperatively with others
• Have a background in Montessori or a knowledge of the Montessori philosophy
• Have good communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and converse. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. The employee frequently is required to copy, instruct, compute, and synthesize.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday - Friday

Starting wages -$18.00 on up based on experience

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Children's House Montessori Assistant-Full Time (Golden location)

SUMMER PROGRAM CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

Full time position, Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts in June & July 2023. 

Qualifications - We are seeking an energetic, creative person to work with 3, 4, and 5 year olds in a Montessori summer program environment. The person selected for this position will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a group of 30 children with the support of two additional qualified co-workers.

This person must have a warm, friendly, patient personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with Compass Montessori Summer Program philosophy. A summer program classroom assistant is responsible for reporting any concerns to the Director. 

Duties include:

• Supervising the children and making their safety a top priority 

• Assisting in the planning and preparing of the child care environment, setting up the environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.

• Supporting the general housekeeping tasks needed in the environment.

• Maintaining professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.

• Attending and completing all recommended training to meet employment requirements prior to their first day of employment.

• Maintain classroom ratios at all times in accordance with licensing requirements.

Required Skills and Abilities - Candidate should have the ability to react to and move quickly, lift, push and carry up to 40 lbs. Must be able to sit for up to 30 minutes and stand for one hour. Must get along with others, have patience and the ability to be flexible and adapt to schedule changes. Must display good time management, be perceptive and aware of al children inyour care, as well as be able to read stories to children. 

Hourly Rate: $14.00 - $22.00/hour

Education Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements: One year of Child Care experience preferred & Group Leader Qualification Required

License/Certification Requirements: First Aid Certification, CPR Certification and Group Leader Qualification (Preferred)

APPLY - Email your questions, resume and interest in this position to Amy Ball at [email protected]

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Substitute Teachers choose their own hours upon teacher and staff requests. Subs are paid hourly, and needed for both our Golden and Wheat Ridge Campus for Pre-K through High School classrooms. All subs must complete a background check prior to employment. Email Amy Ball at [email protected] if you’re interested in being a sub.