Covington Fire Department (Kentucky)
Physical Therapist (Part-Time)
Covington Fire Department (Kentucky), Covington, Kentucky, United States, 41011
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Physical Therapist
Date Posted: 5/7/2025
Location: District Wide COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION VACANCY
POSITON: PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PART-TIME) SCHOOL/PROGRAM: DISTRICTWIDE DATE POSTED: MAY 7, 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED FOR UPCOMING 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician. Bachelor's degree and graduate of a physical therapy school approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association. Holds a current Physical Therapy license in the state of Kentucky. Successful prior experience working as a Physical Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting. Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and evidence based practice. Knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision-making, outcomes based intervention and their proper application in the educational environment. Knowledge of areas of practice specific to child development and specific diagnoses of childhood. Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, and other federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students and physical therapy practice in schools.
ABILITY TO:
Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness. Effective computer skills as needed for work (e.g., ability to effective use Microsoft Office suite). Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Meet schedules and timelines. Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Work in standard office and school building environments. Perform physical tasks as required by the position, including lifting students and equipment. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
JOB GOAL:
To support the education of students with disabilities or physical impairments in their least restrictive environment by developing, implementing and coordinating a physical therapy program, and providing screening, evaluation and intervention services.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops, implements and coordinated the physical therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals. Evaluates the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations and supplementary information from other sources as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Interprets assessments findings and communicates evaluation results to parents and school staff. Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs. Develops and implements intervention strategies. Develops physical management and environmental modification plans for daily classroom activities and trains staff in its safe implementation. Plans for transition from school to community, preparing students to function independent from therapy service when targeted outcomes are achieved. Evaluates and reports on student's progress. Consults with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals in order to gather and communicate information to meet the physical therapy needs of students. Serves as resource to parents, school staff and administration on the disabling conditions and their effects on education. Collaborates with community therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of physical therapy services. Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendation or its use at school to help students function as independently as possible. Assists with planning the safe transportation and emergency evacuation of students with disabilities or physical impairments. Provides consultation regarding the emergency evacuation of students with disability. Participates with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modification. Documents physical therapy services and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Term contract with specified beginning and ending dates as indicated in letter of employment. Hours are as designated by the Director of Special Education.
EVALUATION:
Evaluation of the performance of this job will be conducted according to the procedures developed for all district personnel.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Special Education CONTRACT: 100 days SALARY: See salary schedule
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete
the
online
application at: https://www.applitrack.com/covingtonky/onlineapp/ Complete the
Classified
application. Please direct questions about the online application process to
Aisha Payne
at 859-392-1014 or aisha.payne@covington.kyschools.us. For information regarding the position contact
Sarah Graman
at sarah.graman@covington.kyschools.us. This position will be filled as soon as possible. All applications will be evaluated and screened.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
05-2526-000
Date Posted: 5/7/2025
Location: District Wide COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION VACANCY
POSITON: PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PART-TIME) SCHOOL/PROGRAM: DISTRICTWIDE DATE POSTED: MAY 7, 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED FOR UPCOMING 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician. Bachelor's degree and graduate of a physical therapy school approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association. Holds a current Physical Therapy license in the state of Kentucky. Successful prior experience working as a Physical Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting. Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and evidence based practice. Knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision-making, outcomes based intervention and their proper application in the educational environment. Knowledge of areas of practice specific to child development and specific diagnoses of childhood. Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, and other federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students and physical therapy practice in schools.
ABILITY TO:
Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness. Effective computer skills as needed for work (e.g., ability to effective use Microsoft Office suite). Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Meet schedules and timelines. Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Work in standard office and school building environments. Perform physical tasks as required by the position, including lifting students and equipment. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
JOB GOAL:
To support the education of students with disabilities or physical impairments in their least restrictive environment by developing, implementing and coordinating a physical therapy program, and providing screening, evaluation and intervention services.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops, implements and coordinated the physical therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals. Evaluates the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations and supplementary information from other sources as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Interprets assessments findings and communicates evaluation results to parents and school staff. Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs. Develops and implements intervention strategies. Develops physical management and environmental modification plans for daily classroom activities and trains staff in its safe implementation. Plans for transition from school to community, preparing students to function independent from therapy service when targeted outcomes are achieved. Evaluates and reports on student's progress. Consults with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals in order to gather and communicate information to meet the physical therapy needs of students. Serves as resource to parents, school staff and administration on the disabling conditions and their effects on education. Collaborates with community therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of physical therapy services. Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendation or its use at school to help students function as independently as possible. Assists with planning the safe transportation and emergency evacuation of students with disabilities or physical impairments. Provides consultation regarding the emergency evacuation of students with disability. Participates with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modification. Documents physical therapy services and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Term contract with specified beginning and ending dates as indicated in letter of employment. Hours are as designated by the Director of Special Education.
EVALUATION:
Evaluation of the performance of this job will be conducted according to the procedures developed for all district personnel.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Special Education CONTRACT: 100 days SALARY: See salary schedule
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete
the
online
application at: https://www.applitrack.com/covingtonky/onlineapp/ Complete the
Classified
application. Please direct questions about the online application process to
Aisha Payne
at 859-392-1014 or aisha.payne@covington.kyschools.us. For information regarding the position contact
Sarah Graman
at sarah.graman@covington.kyschools.us. This position will be filled as soon as possible. All applications will be evaluated and screened.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
05-2526-000