What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Occupational Therapist position at Springer School and Center?
Position Vacancy Announcement
Title: Occupational Therapist
Anticipated start date: September 1, 2026
About our Organization
Springer School and Center is a wonderful community dedicated to supporting students diagnosed with learning disabilities and their families. Encompassing both a day school and a center for educating parents and professionals, Springer is a caring, fast-paced workplace located in Cincinnati’s Hyde Park neighborhood.
Position Summary
Springer School and Center has a great School Occupational Therapist opportunity in Cincinnati, Ohio. We are looking for someone who has experience in pediatrics and/or school settings.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
- 1-2 years of pediatric experience (required)
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the state of practice
Ideal Candidate Characteristics:
- Flexible and adaptable
- Patient and understanding
- Thorough and intentional
- Outgoing and energetic
- Effective communicator and eager to learn
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and assess students’ fine motor, visual motor, graphomotor, gross motor, and motor planning abilities, while providing appropriate recommendations for intervention
- Complete thorough evaluation reports, as well as maintain timely and accurate progress notes
- Prioritizing students needs when treatment planning and throughout service delivery
- Collaborate with team members
- Secure Pupil Service license through the Ohio State board of Education prior to starting
Why Join Us?
- A welcoming, collaborative work environment
- Flexible schedule
- The chance to empower students who have learning disabilities and ADHD
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should email a resume, cover letter and employment application (found on the Springer employment page) to employment@springer-ld.org. The subject line of that email should reflect the position title.
Springer School and Center considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Cincinnati, OH 45208 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cincinnati, OH 45208: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,001 - $78,781