School Physical Therapist – 1.0FTE

Job Type: Location Type: Not Specified

 

Salary: $72,908.00 – $142,523.00 Annually
Location : John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25727
Department: OT/PT
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Subject Area: N/A – THIS IS NOT A TEACHING POSITION
FTE: 1.0

Overview of Position

There are multiple positions available.

Physical therapists evaluate, prescribe, and implement therapeutic activities to help students who have conditions that are physically, mentally or developmentally disabling. Physical therapy interventions focus on restoring impaired fine and/or gross motor function, sensory processing ability, and perceptual motor skills needed for successful participation in the school environment. Specific physical therapy services include but are not limited to: working directly with students in carrying out rehabilitation procedures, such as neurodevelopment treatment, sensory integrative therapy, developmental training, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and other physical procedures; instruct students, parents, and staff in the care and use of prescribed corrective appliances; provide ongoing evaluation and planning for treatment of students’ physical and mental, disabilities; prepare and direct therapeutic programs which can be carried out by parents, school staff, and students. PT services are federally mandated through IDEA, governed by licensure laws, WACS-Washington Administrative Codes (state of Washington) and IDEA.

Position Reports to:
Team Leader-SPED Supervisor

Due to the high volume of applications, we kindly ask for your patience during this time. We appreciate your understanding and request that you refrain from contacting us with individual inquiries, as we are unable to provide updates on specific applications.
Essential Functions

1. Plans and implements treatment based upon evaluations and reevaluations of eligible students. (60% of the time)
2. Evaluates-assess-observes and writes reports about findings for students as part of the MDT evaluation for eligibility or for additional evaluation requests. (7% of the time)
3. Evaluates-assess-observes and write reports for students as part of the MDT reevaluation process. (10% of the time)
4. Writes treatment plans-IEPs-Progress notes. (10% of the time)
5. Consults with teachers, parents,other staff members,and private based medical professionals. (3% of the time)
6. Communicates via e-mail or by phone with parents and private based medical professionals. (2% of the time)
7. Manages, operates, and makes minor repairs and adjustments to various equipment and supplies. (2% of the time)
8. Attends IEP-evaluation-staff- and other related meetings. (2%)
9. Participates in education for students and provides program improvement recommendations. (2%)
10. Performs related duties as appropriate to the assignment. (2%)

Other Functions:
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy students and volunteers.
Any other related duties as appropriate to the assignment.
Typical Qualifications

Education:
B.S., M.S., or D.P.T. degree in Physical Therapy
Years of Experience:
Will take new graduates.
Preferred Experience:
Previous training and experience in Pediatrics or School District is desirable.
Certifications & Licenses:
State of Washington Physical Therapy license
ESA certification
Preferred Continuing Education/Training:
Training, etc. in school-based therapy or Pediatric therapy methodology
Clearances:
Criminal justice fingerprint and background check.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge:
Prefer someone familiar with writing reports and IEPs – but not necessary.
Skills:
Prefer someone familiar with using a computer.

Conditions/Disclaimers:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill.s Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions, and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void. Additionally, nothing in this description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click for an overview of available benefit options.

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Salary Schedule
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01

Please check ALL endorsement(s) that appear on your Washington State certificate or will be on your WA State Certificate by the position start date.

• Agricultural Education
• Arts: Visual
• Bilingual Elementary
• Bilingual Secondary
• Biology
• Business and Marketing
• Chemistry
• Counseling
• Dance
• Deaf Education
• Early Childhood
• Elementary Education
• English Language Arts
• English Language Learners
• Environmental and Sustainability
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• Gifted Education
• Health and Fitness
• Humanities: Middle Level
• History
• Library Media
• Mathematics
• Mathematics: Middle Level
• Music: Choral
• Music: General
• Music: Instrumental
• Reading
• Science
• Science: Earth and Space
• Science: Middle Level
• Science: Physics
• Social Studies
• Social Work
• Special Education
• Special Education: Early Childhood
• Technology Education
• Theater
• Traffic Safety
• World Languages: Arabic
• World Languages: Chinese
• World Languages: French
• World Languages: German
• World Languages: Hindi
• World Languages: Japanese
• World Languages: Korean
• World Languages: Latin
• World Languages: Spanish
• Not Applicable – I do not, nor will not hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit
• I hold an “unendorsed” Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit
• Physical Therapist

02

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract for the next school year?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools certificated substitute?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy?

• Yes
• No

05

Please indicate your regional preference in relation to school location.

• Central
• North East
• North West
• South East
• South West

06

Do you currently, OR will you hold by August 1, 2025, a WA State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you under contract with a district other than Seattle Public Schools for the next school year?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have training in school-based therapy or Pediatric therapy methodology?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a State of Washington Physical Therapy license? (this is separate from ESA Certification)

• Yes
• No

Required Question