Careers
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Why Work for DCO?
The team at DCO is full of highly motivated people who want to make a difference in the Springfield community. Our staff has a diverse skill set that helps us overcome challenges and provide excellent instruction and care for all of our program participants. If you’re ready to help members of our community reach their potential, check out our job listings today.
Explore Opportunities
Please review our open position descriptions, qualifications and salary ranges below. If you think you would be a good fit, fill out an application to get started. Have a question? Please get in touch with Talei Taganeca-Allen at (417) 829-0892 or tallen@DCOonline.com for information on current openings.
Therapy
Special Instructor
The Developmental Center of the Ozarks is seeking a dedicated and professional Pediatric Special Instructor to join our Early Intervention Team. In this role, you will work with children from birth to 3 years old, providing play‑based developmental instruction in their natural environments—such as their home or daycare—while partnering closely with families and caregivers to support meaningful developmental progress.
Therapy
Physical Therapist
The Developmental Center of the Ozarks is seeking a dedicated and professional Physical Therapist to join our Early Intervention Team. In this role, you will work with pediatric clients from birth to 3 years old, providing evaluations and therapy in their natural environments—such as their home or daycare—while partnering closely with families and caregivers to implement effective therapeutic strategies.
Therapy
Occupational Therapist
The Developmental Center of the Ozarks is seeking a dedicated and professional Occupational Therapist to join our Early Intervention Team. In this role, you will work with pediatric clients from birth to 3 years old, providing evaluations and therapy in their natural environments—such as their home or daycare—while partnering closely with families and caregivers to implement effective therapeutic strategies.
Child Care
TEACHER ASSISTANT/ FLOAT (FT)
This is semi-professional work assisting a teacher/primary staff in a classroom setting.