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

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides specialized programming for students 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. The 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. The role requires maintaining professional ethics and confidentiality, being open to learning, accepting constructive criticism, and serving as a positive role model for students by being 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
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Non-Recurring Pay: 8% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 4% on November paycheck and 4% on May paycheck).
• 10 Additional Days (District Embedded Coaches Only): 10 additional days are built into the base pay for District Embedded Coaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed