Physical Therapist, East Valley School District, 0.6 FTE Continuing

East Valley School District 361•Spokane Valley, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Special Education, Principal or designee, this therapist position will plan instruction, teach, motivate, inspire, and assess students. This teaching position will promote a high-quality education program that reflects state standards.

Requirements

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate, no later than the first contracted day of the 2025/2026 school year, with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations.
Required to have a School Physical Therapist endorsement.
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
Valid Washington State driver’s license or evidence of mobility.
Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later).
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act.
Completion of all district-required trainings within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in a public school or related setting.
Demonstrate understanding and ability to implement a trauma informed learning environment where the needs of the whole child are accounted for in classroom design.
Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet those needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional skills.
Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them.
Uses democratic processes to work out problems in a supportive and understanding non-authoritarian manner.
Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of current educational developments and has the ability to implement a variety of instructional methodologies.
Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the instructional/learning process and effective teaching strategies.
Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication.
Ability to handle confidential matters and information in a professional manner.
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with district staff to enhance the completion of assigned tasks.
Demonstrates classroom management procedures by establishing clear parameters for student behavior; responds in a consistent, proportionate, and respectful way when student behavior occurs; and helps students take an active role in monitoring their own behavior.
Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism and motivation toward teaching and student learning.
Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources in a way that accomplishment occurs.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, colleagues, parents, and administrators.
Demonstrated collaborative and collegial practices to promote a culture of professional inquiry in professional learning communities.
Demonstrated interest to participate in school events, district projects, and community events.
Demonstrates personal characteristics of flexibility, high-stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, dependability, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain high standards of professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with the public and district staff.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently within the parameters of the job to organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, make sound decisions, attention to detail, and follow through on a variety of assigned tasks, without the need for constant supervision.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy instruction to students eligible for special education services.
Design and implement treatment programs to include direct and indirect therapy and consultation with school staff, parents, and outside agencies as appropriate on adaptations needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom/school.
Will appropriately procure and manage equipment within the school environment.
Screen and evaluate children using appropriate instruments, administer tests, complete observations and written reports which state the findings and collaborate on the development of the child’s educational plans in accordance with Washington Administrative Codes (WACs).
Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and the individualized education program team to contribute evaluation findings and collaborate on the child’s educational plan.
Maintain appropriate data on students to document and determine current levels of performance, progress and effectiveness of therapy.
Provide staff training in working with equipment and handling safe transfers.
Work cooperatively to accomplish the goals of the Local Education Agency (LEA).
Adhere to the ethical standard and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs and physical therapy services.
Complete and submit necessary paperwork efficiently and on time.
Be trained, meet certification and maintain a high level of competence in restraint and de-escalation techniques determined by the district to minimize possible injury to students, self or other staff members.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.
Comply with and uphold all district policies and all applicable laws.
Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.