St. Cloud Area School District 742
Position:
Physical Therapist – Special Education Services
Schedule:
1.0 FTE, hours may vary based on program needs.
Reports to:
Director of Special Education Programs.
Salary Range:
$69,850 – $90,362 /year.
Qualifications:
Required – Current Minnesota Physical Therapist license. Preferred – Previous related experience.
Position Summary Provides physical therapy services for children receiving special education services throughout the District. Assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in educationally based programs that provide students with optimal educational opportunities. Opportunities present in functional positioning, movement, mobility, etc.
Essential Duties
Responsible for following through with goals on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children from birth to 22 years old including collaboratively determining the need for physical therapy as a related service or as a reasonable accommodation.
Evaluates students and writes reports regarding the evaluation.
Assesses various aspects of a child's physical capability, such as flexibility, strength, endurance and other gross motor functions as they relate to mobility and/or successful movement activities in an educational setting.
Provides physical therapy training and consultations to the school staff and families.
Assists families, children, staff and related services providers to use appropriate and safe methods to meet a child's mobility needs.
Manages the educational equipment needs of students, including assessment, provision, instruction, monitoring, adjustment, and repair. Assists families in the acquisition of equipment for home use. Uses adaptive equipment and trains others in its use.
Assists schools in the development of emergency procedures and evacuation plans; evaluates accessibility issues such as bathroom accessibility.
Creates and maintains required documentation of physical therapy services, including contact notes.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Factors Frequent walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing; significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long‑term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 support District goals, work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations, and model a welcoming work and learning environment. Employees adapt to change and demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement, establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues, and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and are dependable and accountable in their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about‑us/title‑ix. For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org. District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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Physical Therapist – Special Education Services
Schedule:
1.0 FTE, hours may vary based on program needs.
Reports to:
Director of Special Education Programs.
Salary Range:
$69,850 – $90,362 /year.
Qualifications:
Required – Current Minnesota Physical Therapist license. Preferred – Previous related experience.
Position Summary Provides physical therapy services for children receiving special education services throughout the District. Assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in educationally based programs that provide students with optimal educational opportunities. Opportunities present in functional positioning, movement, mobility, etc.
Essential Duties
Responsible for following through with goals on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children from birth to 22 years old including collaboratively determining the need for physical therapy as a related service or as a reasonable accommodation.
Evaluates students and writes reports regarding the evaluation.
Assesses various aspects of a child's physical capability, such as flexibility, strength, endurance and other gross motor functions as they relate to mobility and/or successful movement activities in an educational setting.
Provides physical therapy training and consultations to the school staff and families.
Assists families, children, staff and related services providers to use appropriate and safe methods to meet a child's mobility needs.
Manages the educational equipment needs of students, including assessment, provision, instruction, monitoring, adjustment, and repair. Assists families in the acquisition of equipment for home use. Uses adaptive equipment and trains others in its use.
Assists schools in the development of emergency procedures and evacuation plans; evaluates accessibility issues such as bathroom accessibility.
Creates and maintains required documentation of physical therapy services, including contact notes.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Factors Frequent walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing; significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long‑term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 support District goals, work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations, and model a welcoming work and learning environment. Employees adapt to change and demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement, establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues, and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and are dependable and accountable in their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about‑us/title‑ix. For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org. District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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