Employment

Part-Time Cross-Campus K-12 Occupational Therapist 

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

• Oversee and deliver occupational therapy (OT) services for a caseload of roughly 35 K-12th 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 of 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 the 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 an elementary Montessori environment
• experience working in a K-6th grade 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 the 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. 

About Compass: Compass Montessori is one of only a handful of public Montessori schools in the nation that offers a program from preschool through high school.  This unique and revolutionary school is on the forefront of education and is recognized as a model for how to successfully implement a Montessori program from the Children's House all the way through to adulthood. Although Compass is a school that is recognized for its innovation, the teachers and staff live the school's mission to provide an "authentic Montessori education" and so anchors its program on the writings and vision of Maria Montessori. For this reason, our school is sought after both by parents and by staff for the opportunity to be a part of a community that anchors its work in Montessori-directed best practices.

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, Elementary Guides facilitate student success and growth in a Montessori public school setting. This includes: documenting teaching, observation, and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The school is structured so that the position would either be for a Lower Elementary classroom (grades 1-3) or for an Upper Elementary classroom (grades 4-6).

Essential Functions

• Develop and administer an authentic Montessori elementary curriculum consistent with accredited Montessori training

• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning

• Develop Montessori materials and give Montessori lessons that speak to the interests of individual students

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs. Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed

• Instruct students in the principles of grace and courtesy

• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in Montessori education by participating in professional development and attending seminars

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping/reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws

• Encourage parent involvement in a students' education and provide effective communication with students and parents

• Coordinate with other Montessori elementary staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum. Participate in faculty meetings and committees

• Participate in reflective Montessori practice in conjunction with a Montessori Instructional Coach  

• Supervise students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation

• Administer standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs

  
  Additional Duties

  Perform other related tasks as assigned by the campus-based Principal or school Executive Director

   

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organize and coordinate work to ensure all students are being served in a high-quality environment every day

• Training as a Montessori elementary teacher and knowledge of Montessori methods and educational pedagogy

• Familiarity with use of educational information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

  
  Qualifications

• Montessori trained at the Elementary level of opening

• State Certification as an Elementary Teacher or willing to seek certification

  
  Education Requirements

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

• Masters Degree in related area preferred.

  
  Travel Requirements

  Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.  Participation in school-led trips, to include overnight trips for 3rd grade students through 6th grade.

  
  Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

  Works in standard office and school building environments.               

  
  Experience

  Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

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]

AFTER CARE ASSISTANT

This position is a part-time hourly position with about 15-20 hours per week when school is in session. Must be available to work between 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday – Friday. 

Duties include ensuring the safety and security of students and staff at all times, maintaining daily activities are on schedule, distributing supplies and snacks to students, and assisting the After Care Coordinator with other tasks with our aftercare students. 

Hourly Rate: $14.00 - $18.00/hour (determined at time of hire) Includes Employee Assistance Program and Retirement Plan. 

Education Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements: One year of Child Care experience preferred

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.