Physical Therapist (One Or More) @ Special Education, Cont.

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

• FTE: TBD
• Contract Type: CONTINUING
• Anticipated Start Date: 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
• Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

SALARY: DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULES Responsibilities

1. Conduct evaluations and design effective treatment plans for disabled students as defined by WAC 392-172A and properly identified according to district procedures.
2. Assist in the identification of students in need of physical therapy through screening and evaluations.
3. Treat students with disorders to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
4. Serve as a cooperative member of a multi-disciplinary team in designing and implementing effective treatment programs as determined by the student's individual educational plan.
5. Develop, implement, and evaluate IEP's that focus on assessment data and evaluated student progress using a data based decision-making model.
6. Relate the educational significance of therapy treatments toward assisting in the student's fullest potential and educational growth.
7. Plan and implement a physical therapy program for identified children to achieve necessary goals within the educational setting.
8. Provide consultation and advisory services to the child's family, health care agencies, and community organizations as needed.
9. Consult with the student's physician concerning the student's physical therapy program.
10. Consult, instruct, and monitor the student, family, and other educational staff in physical therapy procedures as needed.
11. Maintain appropriate written records and reports for each child served and/or assessed.
12. Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending, and working or sitting on the floor with students; running after students based on student needs.
13. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Heavier lifting will utilize a two-person lift or assistive devices.
14. Participate in ordering new supplies, manage the equipment, and adopt repairs as necessary for functional operation of said equipment.
15. Participate in continuing education to ensure continued professional growth, awareness, and development.
16. Maintain professional knowledge and expertise; attend, participate and implement district level program requirements of IDEA, NCLD, and Statewide Assessment requirements.
17. Perform other job-related duties as requested from supervisor.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree with certification as a physical therapist from an accredited school of physical therapy.
2. Registration or eligible for a certificate of registration issued upon recommendation of Washington State Examining Committee of Physical Therapists.
3. Certified or eligible for Washington State certification as an educational staff associate endorsed for physical therapy.
4. Related experience or a minimum of a pediatric affiliation with a strong interest in pediatrics is required.
5. Additional education in physical therapy, theory, and methods in current usage with disabled children desirable.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of the essential requirements within P.L. 94-142 and its application to the provision of compliant services for the disabled.
7. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with parents, teachers, and administrators in providing direct and indirect services to disabled students.
8. Ability to express thoughts concisely and effectively.
9. Ability to kneel, bend, and work or sit on the floor with students, as well as run after students if needed.
10. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
11. Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly in written or oral form.
12. Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
13. Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism in motivating toward teaching and student learning.
14. Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet those needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional strategies based on best practices.
15. Conducts self in a professional manner through interactions with students and adults, high expectations for student performance, is compassionate but firm when modeling appropriate behavior, and selects appropriate attire.
16. Relates positively to students and adults from varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic background, learning styles, and various disabilities.
17. Maintains a high level of professional expertise and emerging research related to this position.

Additional Information

1. Work Schedule Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreements as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   
   • The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washingtons school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
     • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
   • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
   • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
     • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the Districts plan manager, OMNI.
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4. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school districts Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, ... ...
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, ... ...

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, ... ...
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, ... ...
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, ... ...
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, ... ...

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
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