Substitute Physical Therapist; S

Bellevue School District HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - Bellevue, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5955240
Final date to receive applications: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Provide physical therapy services for students with motor disabilities in special and regular education classrooms, from preschool through grade twelve.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Evaluate, select and schedule caseload in cooperation with the school team.
• Adapt/modify equipment/materials for students with motor disabilities.
• Work collaboratively and consult with classroom teachers, peers, other support staff, parents and the community.
• Complete the special education compliance paperwork process as appropriate, including evaluation reports and Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Adapt the professional role of the occupation/physical therapist to the public schools.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Special Education Supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate endorsed as a Physical Therapist.
• BS degree from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
• Possess a valid license as a physical therapist in Washington State.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment preferred.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service opportunities.
• Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

These are on-call positions. The number of days or hours that a substitute works is dependent upon the number of contracted staff who are absent on any given day. No specific guarantee of work is offered.

Rate of pay is $53.57/hour. Substitutes are not eligible for benefits until they work 630h in a certain school year.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual…