Special Services Occupational​/Physical Therapist

2026 Explore Special Services Occupational/Physical Therapist

Springfield Public Schools District – Will Be Determined – Springfield, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5506656

Final date to receive applications: Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Feb 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: 2026 Explore Special Services Occupational/Physical Therapist

Pay Grade: Based on CBA Side Letter and  Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Building Administrator

The process and information below aligns with the Specialized Instructional School Personnel (SISP) NEA Side Letter (Summer 2025) and may be subject to change based on the collective bargaining process for the SISP NEA Side Letter (Summer 2026), once ratified. We will follow up if any adjustments impact the information below, as applicable. Student enrollment and needs of the students and district may also impact staffing.

Note: Eligible employees, as defined by the SISP CBA , who fill out this intent form, do not need to apply through the 2026 Explore job posting.

Explore Support Staff and SISP Positions Explore (Seated Session)
-June 1st - 26th, 2026 Explore 2026 Sites (Explore Site, Feeder Sites, Tier
- Start/End Times):
Will be staffed based on programming needs.

Placement Priorities for Eligible Employees:

First consideration will be given to eligible bargaining unit employees (for the unit to which the employee belongs) who can commit to the full Seated Session and training days of Explore. Preference shall then continue to be given to all other eligible bargaining unit employees. The second consideration will be provided to other qualified district employees. External applicants will be considered thereafter.

This position is responsible for providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for assessing students' occupational development level; providing appropriate treatment to meet Individualized Education Programs; and providing recommendations for program development and student placement.

• Administers procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving program objectives in accordance with Special Education policies and procedures.
• Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• Assesses students' gross motor and development skills (e.g. perceptual-motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
• Collaborates with teachers, parents, administration, community agencies, etc. for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
• Communicates with students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Travels between school sites.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or ensuring an up-to-date trail for compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned (e.g. Professional Development, IEPs, multi-disciplinary team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods,…