SALARY INFORMATIONTeachers (including Psychologists, Occupational, Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Counselors) hired into D11 are placed on the appropriate lane and step of the teacher salary schedule based on two factors which include:a) the educational background of the applicant andb) the number of years of prior job related experience (the maximum credit granted is 14 years provided the experience occurred in the last 15 years).The minimum salary for a this position is $50,500/yr and the maximum salary is $78,301/yr The salary may change according to the schedule adopted by the Board of Education for the 25-26 contract year. If the Teacher works part-time, the salary will be adjusted based on their Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) and start date. BENEFITS ELIGIBILITYThis position is eligible for benefits. Benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.POSTING CLOSE DATEThis posting will close once the position has been filled.JOB DESCRIPTIONSUMMARY OF FUNCTIONThis 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).ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS•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 neededOTHER DUTIES•Performs other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS•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 currentQUALIFICATIONS•Colorado DORA License as Physical Therapist•National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy•Colorado Department of Education Professional Special Services LicenseORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports to Executive Director of Special Education or designee.WORKING CONDITIONSThe work is performed in a school classroom or other school environment.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, ladders or scaffolding; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.FLSA STATUSEXEMPTAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTSA COMPLETE PRE-REGISTRATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING (Must be attached in My Applications ): ( **Current D11 Teachers and SSPs require Resume, Cover Letter and Letters of Recommendation) **A completed online submission **An up-to-date professional resume. Please ensure that your resume includes both months and years for all certified work experience. These dates will only be reviewed once for your salary offer. *A legible copy of all official college transcripts. Please provide ALL Transcripts, Bachelor's level and above. Compensation offers will be reviewed once for credits related to your salary offer. **Three letters of recommendation; 2 professional, 1 collegial (must be within the last two years) **Cover Letter *A legible copy of your teaching license(s) *Alternative Licensure Candidates (Teacher in Residence); Statement of Eligibility, must provide copy of passing PRAXIS II scores *Student Teachers: must provide copy of passing PRAXIS II scores and current transcripts Transcripts or PRAXIS II Scores will be required for all applicants teaching out of content area per CDE Requirements To upload documents into your application, click on the blue FAQ Sheet link on our Employment webpage. It is located on the Teacher Opportunities page and should be read before you begin. Any uploaded documents will carry over to future applications in D11. Our Talent Management Compensation Team uses the transcripts, resume, and applications to determine where the applicant is placed on the salary schedule, so please make sure your application is complete. Compensation uses these to ensure equity within our salary setting processes and to compare the candidate's years of experience and education to the requirements of the job description. Compensable factors are inclusive of education and work experience. Factors for determining pay at the minimum value of the pay range Job descriptions define the minimum requirements the applicant must meet to be eligible for the job. Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements should not be considered as potential candidates. Salaries for applicants that meet the minimum requirements of the job will be set at the minimum of the pay range for the job. NOTE: *Lanes for Teachers are determined by the transcripts provided. Grades for Educational Support Professional's and Exec Pro's are determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title *Steps for all are determined by their experience listed on the application and resume. Factors for determining pay above the minimum value of the pay range Teachers receive a maximum of 14 years' experience (and experience must be within the last 15 years). Years of experience are reviewed on the application and resume. Please view " How Your Compensation is Determined " resource for further details. Education Support Professional and Exec Pro's are placed on the appropriate step according to their experience. Please view the " How Your Compensation is Determined " resource. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYSchool District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator. NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX - Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599 , Phone: 719-520-2288, FAX: 719-520-2442 The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC , AC-R , GBA , GBAA , JBB , JBB-R
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