(26-27 SY) Physical Therapist (Diagnostic Center) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides specialized programming for student with disabilities who are eligible for Special Education services as defined by the Individual with Disabilities Education Act and the Colorado Exception Children’s Education Act. Physical Therapist will provide individualized instruction to develop educationally related gross motor, and/or self-help skills in order to assure students receive reasonable educational benefit and have equal access to the general education curriculum. Displays personal qualities which are appropriate for a professional teacher - such as: maintains professional ethics and confidentiality; is open to learning from others and accepts constructive criticism; is a positive role model for students (e.g. is consistent, fair, dependable, responsible, and respectful).

Requirements

Colorado DORA License as Physical Therapist
National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy
Colorado Department of Education Professional Special Services License
Current knowledge of a variety of curricular modification/accommodation strategies
Current knowledge of State and Federal Special Education law, rules and regulations
Knowledge of using data analysis to develop and monitor instructional programs
Knowledge of general organization and functions of public school system
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to form professional relationships with a variety of individuals
Knowledge of child and adolescent development
Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups
Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current

Responsibilities

Completes assessment of motor skill development with a focus on educational functioning
Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team, which develops educational plans for students with disabilities
Provides direct and consultative instructional services to students regarding motor skill development to assure reasonable educational benefit in the least restrictive environment
Collaborates/consults with school staff, parents and outside agencies to assure issues regarding motor skill development is appropriately addressed in the school setting
Works to promote independent functioning in activities of daily living such as wheel chair transfers and movement transitions
Consults with physical education staff to assure that students with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in physical education programs to the fullest extent possible
Prepares reports and appropriate documentation to assure accountability, including Medicaid billing
Implements district, state and federal special education regulations as they relate to motor skill development
Provides direct training for all Educational Assistants/SPED staff for transfers, lifting, gait belt usage, and proper equipment usage, etc. and provides in-service training to others staff as needed/requested
Interfacing with health care providers including the Health Department, Private Physical Therapists, Physicians and medical equipment vendors
Provide all services regarding equipment including delivery, maintenance, tracking and ordering as needed
Consults throughout the RtI process by providing strategies for Tier 1 & 2 students
Coordinates and plans for a flexible schedule required for multiple destinations and student/staff schedules.
This often requires extensive travel and planning time
Consults with Risk Management regarding school evacuation training and school facility access issues as needed