(26-27 SY) Physical Therapist (Diagnostic Center) Colorado Springs School District 11

Position Profile

Position:Teacher: Physical Therapist

Department/School:Diagnostic Center

Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education or designee

FTE:1.0

Days/Year:187

Salary Schedule:2025-2026 Teacher/SSP Salary Schedule Non-School Based Positions (Group C)

FLSA Status:Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
This position provides specialized programming for student with disabilities who are eligible for Special Education services as defined by the Individual with Disabilities Education Act and the Colorado Exception Childrens Education Act. Physical Therapist will provide individualized instruction to develop educationally related gross motor and/or self-help skills in order to assure students receive reasonable educational benefit and have equal access to the general education curriculum. Displays personal qualities which are appropriate for a professional teacher - such as: maintains professional ethics and confidentiality; is open to learning from others and accepts constructive criticism; is a positive role model for students (e.g. is consistent fair dependable responsible and respectful).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Completes assessment of motor skill development with a focus on educational functioning
Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team which develops educational plans for students with disabilities
Provides direct and consultative instructional services to students regarding motor skill development to assure reasonable educational benefit in the least restrictive environment
Collaborates/consults with school staff parents and outside agencies to assure issues regarding motor skill development is appropriately addressed in the school setting
Works to promote independent functioning in activities of daily living such as wheel chair transfers and movement transitions
Consults with physical education staff to assure that students with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in physical education programs to the fullest extent possible
Prepares reports and appropriate documentation to assure accountability including Medicaid billing
Implements district state and federal special education regulations as they relate to motor skill development
Provides direct training for all Educational Assistants/SPED staff for transfers lifting gait belt usage and proper equipment usage etc. and provides in-service training to others staff as needed/requested
Interfacing with health care providers including the Health Department Private Physical Therapists Physicians and medical equipment vendors
Provide all services regarding equipment including delivery maintenance tracking and ordering as needed
Consults throughout the RtI process by providing strategies for Tier 1 & 2 students
Coordinates and plans for a flexible schedule required for multiple destinations and student/staff schedules. This often requires extensive travel and planning time
Consults with Risk Management regarding school evacuation training and school facility access issues as needed

OTHER DUTIES
Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Current knowledge of a variety of curricular modification/accommodation strategies
Current knowledge of State and Federal Special Education law rules and regulations
Knowledge of using data analysis to develop and monitor instructional programs
Knowledge of general organization and functions of public school system
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to form professional relationships with a variety of individuals
Knowledge of child and adolescent development
Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students parents and community groups
Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current

QUALIFICATIONS
Colorado DORA License as Physical Therapist
National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy
Colorado Department of Education Professional Special Services License

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Executive Director of Special Education or designee.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in a school classroom or other school environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs ladders or scaffolding; bend and crouch; reach hold grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise; feel the shape size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally to use normal or aided vision and hearing and to detect odors.

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year:

1. Non-Recurring Pay: 8% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 4% on November paycheck and 4% on May paycheck).
2. 10 Additional Days (District Embedded Coaches Only): 10 additional days are built into the base pay for District Embedded Coaches.

Employment assignment and salary placement is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title job duties and time worked in the position. Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.

Base Salary Setting: Employment assignment and salary placement is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title job duties and time worked in the position. Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.

Base Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Teacher/Special Service Provider (SSP) will be placed on the appropriate lane for their educational background (BA MA etc). according to the official transcripts that are provided. They will be placed at the appropriate step for experience listed on the resume. Teachers will receive credit for a maximum of 14 years for any applicable teaching experience (provided that the experience occurred in the last 15 years).

Base Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question.

See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement) promotions and lateral transfers.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Required Experience:

IC