Occupational Therapist 2026-2027

Special School District of St. Louis County; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid holidays

13 PTO days per year

Employee assistance

HSA / Healthcare account

Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County is hiring an Occupational Therapist for districtwide service in St. Louis, MO.

The role focuses on helping students participate more fully in learning, routines, and activities, with collaboration from educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to foster independence and confidence. The position supports therapeutic assessment, consultation, and interventions to build functional skills and access to education, with a 10-month or district-defined

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or clinical doctorate degree in occupational therapy required.
• Experience in pediatrics/school-based occupational therapy preferred.
• Missouri Occupational License required.

Responsibilities

• Help students develop skills to participate more fully in learning and daily activities.
• Identify barriers to student success; create individualized strategies.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide therapeutic intervention to build functional skills.

Education

Bachelor’s, master’s, or clinical doctorate degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri

Occupational Therapist 2026-2027

Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $49,000 to $83,250 Annually

Job Categories: Career and Technical Education > Allied Health; Special Education > Occupational Therapist; Student Services > Occupational Therapist

Job Description

As an Occupational Therapist with Special School District (SSD), you will help students develop the skills they need to participate more fully in learning, school routines, and everyday activities. Working alongside educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams, you will identify barriers to student success and create individualized strategies that foster greater independence, access, and confidence in the educational environment. Through thoughtful assessment, consultation, and therapeutic intervention, you will empower students to build the functional skills that support meaningful progress toward their goals. Your expertise will help create more inclusive learning experiences, ensuring students have the foundation they need to reach their greatest potential.

We are seeking therapists to serve Districtwide.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or clinical doctorate degree in occupational therapy required


• Experience in pediatrics/school-based occupational therapy preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Missouri Occupational License required

Salary

• $49,000 - $83,250/year based on education and experience

Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance


• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems


• Paid holidays


• 13 PTO days per year


• Employee assistance program


• Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources


• 12110 Clayton Road


• Town & Country, Missouri 63131


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]