Physical Therapist Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Title:

Physical Therapist (187 Days) VBIEA

Reports To:

BGLC Builidng Principal and Local Supervisor of Special Education

Location of Work:

Bert Goens Learning Center and Local districts

705 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence MI 49064

Job Goal(s):

The primary job goal of the Physical Therapist is to assist students to maximize theirdevelopmental potential. The Physical Therapist organizes a treatment approach supportingphysical development and utilizes exercise positioning ambulation training and correctiveand assistive devices to promote the developmental processes that underlie academic

learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Degree granted by an accredited physical therapy program required

Certification:

Michigan approval as a registered physical therapist required

Work Experience:

Previous experience as a physical therapist working with children is preferred

Skills:

• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and its impact on functional mobility and participation
• Understanding of normal childhood growth and developmental milestones
• Experience conducting developmental assessments and interpreting findings
• Knowledge of therapy techniques and interventions for children with developmental disabilities
• Strong clinical observation documentation and patient assessment skills
• Understanding of physical deformities related to congenital and acquired disorders
• Knowledge of range of motion assessment muscle testing positioning and strengthening techniques
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans in a center-based setting
• Experience collaborating with families caregivers and interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to support children in local/community and center-based programming environments
• Strong communication organizational and time-management skills

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete comprehensive evaluation/report of students in response to a special education referral.
• Participate in educational planning including: working in early childhood programs educating families administering home programs and completing IEPs and IFSPs.
• Provide services to students as assigned on the IEP or IFSP.
• Effectively communicate consult and team with parents staff agencies and others.
• Perform appropriate action/report in response to ROCS referrals of special education students.
• Keep local schools informed of the status of referrals and services.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Perform additional tasks responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.
• Valid drivers license required.

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Required Experience:

IC