Physical Therapist Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Physical Therapist Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Van Buren Intermediate School District

LEARNING CENTER - Lawrence, Michigan

This job is also posted in Van Buren Intermediate School District

Job Details

Job ID:5730955

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

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 their developmental potential. The Physical Therapist organizes a treatment approach supporting physical development and utilizes exercise, positioning, ambulation training, and corrective and 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 driver's 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 ISD's website at www.vbisd.org 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.

Position Type:Regular

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required