Physical Therapist

Teacher/Professional - District Office - Physical Therapist

Job Number 0000762483

Start Date

Open Date 05/16/2025

Closing Date

ROLE AND PURPOSE:

• Provide physical therapy intervention techniques for students whose disability interferes with their ability to benefit from educational programming.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree in physical therapy or related program
• Valid Texas license as a physical therapist granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of normal developmental sequence ages 0 - 21
• Skill in use of tests and measurements for assessing physical function
• Ability to administer manual exercises and physical therapy treatments
• Ability to interpret medical information and serve as liaison between medical and school communities
• Familiarity with assistive technology
• Knowledge of current federal, state and local regulations and procedures relating to the provision of related services in Special Education

Experience:

• One year successful experience in Pediatric Physical Therapy

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Work collaboratively with student's Individual Education Plan team and participate in screening, evaluation, program planning and intervention.
• Evaluate students with disabilities and progress to determine and make recommendations regarding the need for physical therapy in the educational setting.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Provide physical therapy intervention to support the student's Individual Education Plan.
• Establish goals and objectives for students receiving physical therapy.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation and record keeping necessary for the development and implementation of physical therapy services.

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Maintain, modify or obtain appropriate assistive technology related to the student's IEP.

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Provide physical therapy as a related service under Part B of Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA, PL 105-17).

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Serve as a non-voting member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee as necessary.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Plan and provide teaching, training, and consultative services of family and educational personnel consistent with physical goals contained in students' Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Conduct one-on-one consultation with teachers, aides, parents, and others to apprise them of individual student needs and requirements related to student's physical therapy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide input regarding special education program equipment needs and assist with ordering of equipment and adaptive materials.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Director of Special Education.

Duty Days 193

Pay Grade Admin Professional 4