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Job Description
*Total PossibleSalaryRange:$69419 $130836/yr
Contracted Days:183
FTE 1.0
INFORMATION
Title: Level:
Physical TherapistTeacher Salary Schedule
to: Title:
Supervisors of Special Education/Building Administrators
OF ASSIGNMENT
The practice of Physical Therapy uses activity and adapted surroundings to facilitate selfcare activities motor performance and sensorymotor skills to facilitate the students independent functioning and to decrease the effects of the handicapping condition on the students ability to participate in the educational process in cooperation with other staff members and parents.
FUNCTIONS
1. Conduct and interpret informal and formal assessments of appropriate students identified and referred for assessment as having Physical Therapy needs through the use of the MultiDisciplinary Team (MDT) process.
2. Plan and implement educationally relevant therapy programs for eligible students.
3. Participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with school personnel and parents.
4. Administer Physical Therapy procedures and modalities as related to educational needs identified in the IEP which will achieve the goals of the program established for each student.
5. Monitor and attend to behavior of students during Physical Therapy services.
6. Coordinate Physical Therapy services with those of other health and educational personnel and provide consultative services.
7. Participate in varied service delivery models (i.e. individual group consultative) in cooperation with the student other school personnel and the students family.
8. Evaluates students in terms of planned goals revises intervention strategies as a result of the evaluation and provides students with feedback on their progress.
9. Organizes and schedules assigned caseload at varied locations.
10. Request/recommend from the Special Education Department the basic Physical Therapy equipment and supplies needed.
11. Continue professional educational development and participate in inservice activities for staff and support personnel.
12. Participate in policy formulation as it relates to Physical Therapy services.
13. Maintain records and submit reports as required by law and district process and procedure.
14. Maintain clean utilize and transport Physical Therapy equipment used for students therapy.
The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of nonessential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
and Experience
1. Bachelors degree from an accredited 4 year college.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to function as a team member with staff and parents in the development of student IEPs.
2. Ability to communicate and interact positively with all types of disabled students professional associates and patrons of the school district.
3. Knowledge of educational versus medical concerns needing assistance from Physical Therapy.
4. Knowledge of Special Education service delivery models.
5. Knowledge of rules and regulations from programs providing services to children with handicapping conditions and Clover Park School District policies.
6. Knowledge of and ability to maintain/clean Physical Therapy equipment.
7. Ability to initiate and maintain required and adequate student and office records. 8. Ability to follow established guidelines to supervise Assistants when appropriate.
9. Ability to regularly lift and push/pull 40 pounds and occasionally lift 60 pounds.
10. Ability to be flexible in regards to scheduling school selections and assignments.
11. Ability to organize workload in two or more work locations on a daily basis.
and Licenses
1. Registered Physical Therapist
2. Valid Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate
3. Valid Washington State Drivers License
Qualifications
1. Minimum of one year experience working with youth aged 3 to 21.
2. Working knowledge of computer software and ability to type at least 30 wpm.
3. Current First Aid/CPR
4. Willingness to participate in the educational preparation of students in professional and supportive levels of
training in Physical Therapy.
V. WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed at a regular elementary or secondary school building; may be various locations on a daily or weekly basis. Exposure to normal amounts of dust and fumes from office machines and cleaning chemicals and occasional loud noises. Ability to use arms hands and fingers; lift and push/pull 40 pounds often; team lift 60 pounds occasionally; listen closely more attentive than normal daily life frequently; and often bend stretch twist walk or reach requiring recurring physical activity requiring more than ordinary strength or effort are all required.
FLSA:Exempt AFFILIATION:CPEA
JOB CLASS:Physical Therapist WORK YEAR:183
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood WA: Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director for Student Services (253)Section 504/ADA CoordinatorGreg Davis Executive Director for Student Services (253)Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director for Student Services (253)
Employment Type
Full-Time
