Physical Therapist, Substitute

Jefferson County Schools Central Office
-Special Ed
- Charles Town, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Jefferson County Schools Central Office
-Special Ed
- Charles Town, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5927952

Final date to receive applications: Sep 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Physical Therapist

Minimum Requirement: As established by state certification requirements.
* Must possess current West Virginia certification.

Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent of Special Programs

Employment Term:200 days

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Jefferson County Professional Salary Schedule, commensurate

with experience and education level

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

Position:Occupational Therapist

JOB SUMMARY:Provide appropriate physical therapy services to students and ensure that each student's educational plans are being followed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementing his/her program of study.
• Fostering a climate conducive to learning.
• Utilizing instructional management systems which increase student ability and maximizes time on task.
• Monitoring student progress towards IEP objectives.
• Maintaining and upgrading his/her professional skills.
• Promoting and maintaining positive pupil-therapist-parent relationships.
• Maintaining professional work habits.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Implementing his/her program of study:
  • Respond to students' questions with explanations.
  • Utilize courses of study, IEP objectives and professional manuals currently available in appropriate areas.
  • Be knowledgeable of objectives for the students assigned.
  • Develop daily lesson plans that address the IEP objectives.
  • Demonstrate technical accuracy of presented subject matter.
  • Develop long and short-range goals for students' IEP.
  • Administer and interpret physical therapy evaluations including developmental level and self-help skills.
  • Obtain necessary medical background on each referral.
  • Participate in Placement Advisory Committee meetings.
• Fostering a climate conducive to learning:
  • Motivate students to become active participators in activities.
  • Follow county discipline plan.
  • Strive to motivate students.
  • Establish a good rapport with students.
  • Exhibit mature judgment in dealing with students.
  • Display self control.
  • Provide for the comfort and safety of students.
• Utilizing instructional management systems with increase student abilities and maximizes time on task:
  • Prepare thorough daily lesson plans for IEP objective.
  • Demonstrate appropriate use of instructional aids/tools.
  • Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment.
  • Use community resources effectively.
  • Employ a variety of appropriate therapeutic techniques.
  • Provide for individual differences of students.
  • Encourage students to assume responsibility and be cooperative.
  • Plan carefully to meet both long-term and short-term goals.
  • Use therapy and office time effectively.
• Monitoring student progress towards learning outcomes:
  • Measure student progress in regard to mastery of IEP objectives in programs of study.
  • Assess student accomplishments on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
  • Inform parents on a periodic and continuing basis of student performance.
  • Recognize students with special problems and make referrals to specialists.
• Maintaining and upgrading his/her professional skills:
  • Accept and use innovative programs and methods.
  • Maintain and upgrade professional skills by involvement in the following: staff development, reading professional articles, advanced degrees, research, and professional associations.
• Promoting and upgrading his/her professional skills:
  • Attend and conduct informational parent-therapist conferences.
  • Work cooperatively with parents.
  • Demonstrate frankness and diplomacy in written and oral communications with parents.
  • Work cooperatively with administration.
  • Attend staff meetings.
  • Maintain productive pupil-therapist relationships.
  • Use discretion and consideration in speaking of school and colleagues.
• Maintaining professional work habits:
  • Submit reports with accuracy and promptness.
  • Be punctual to work, student sessions and meetings.
  • Comply with school and county policies and regulations.
  • Respect the confidentiality of school records and related information.
  • Demonstrate professional attitude by responding to suggestions and constructive criticism in a positive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid state certification requirements licensing the individual to work in the specialization,…