Physical Therapist 2026-2027

Physical Therapist

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At Special School District (SSD) physical therapists support students of all learning abilities by helping them build the skills needed to fully participate in school and daily routines. Through evaluations individualized interventions and collaboration with educators and families you will help students improve mobility strength positioning and functional independence while reducing barriers to learning and this role you will develop therapy programs recommend adaptive equipment support staff with individualized techniques and strategies and contribute to IEP planning and student goal development. Your expertise and care will help create safe supportive environments where students can grow in confidence and access meaningful opportunities throughout their school experience.

Physical therapists work during school hours are generously compensated and receive benefits including insurance paid time off and holidays access to staff health clinics and more. They are assigned to students not locations and regular travel is required between buildings and districts within St. Louis County.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors masters or clinical doctorate in physical therapy required
• Experience in pediatrics/school-based physical therapy preferred

Certificates Licenses Registrations

• Missouri Physical Therapy License required

Posting open until: 05/27/2026

Salary

• $49000 - $83250/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
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25000 students and employs over 5700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity commitment and collaboration the Districts 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 . For TTY contact RelayMO711 or 1-.

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