School Specialist- Green Township

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordination and Preparation - Reports educational progress to patient's school. Collaborates with intradisciplinary team on preparation for transition back to school. Consults with patient and family regarding plans for re-entry. Facilitates the re-entry process following discharge. Participates in patient care conferences.

• Interaction - Meets new patients and gathers pertinent information through observation and interview. Assesses educational needs in classroom and at bedside. Makes appropriate recommendations based on accurate assessments. Makes internal and external referrals as indicated.

• Assessment - Assesses educational level and cognitive status of patients. Identifies physical readiness and cognitive readiness for participation in school program.

• Goal Setting - Formulates appropriate educational goals. Develops curriculum based on individual patient educational goals. Implements educational programming based on educational assessment to maximize growth and development that is age/grade level appropriate.

JOB QUALIFICATIOINS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Preferred: Current teacher certification in the State of Ohio

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At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability