Physical Therapist XT

Physical Therapist [XT07]

Laramie County School District 1 SPECIAL SERVICES - Cheyenne, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Laramie County School District 1

Job : 5415796
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 23, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Full-Time: 185 Day Contract (pro-rated for remaining days)
Monday - Friday
Salary: $53,250 minimum - $85,758 maximum base (pro-rated for remaining days)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Laramie County School District #1
Physical Therapist

The job of Physical Therapist is done for the purpose/s of assessing students' physical development level; providing appropriate quality treatment to meet individualized student objectives; removing barriers to students' educational environments in order to improve their ability to access their education and increase functional independence; and providing recommendations for program development and student placement.

This job reports to Director of Special Services or designee.

• Advises students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Assesses, evaluates and determines students' gross motor and development skills (e.g. gait, balance muscle strength, transferability, motor planning, coordination, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
• Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• Communicates with students, parents, teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Consults with teachers, parents, physicians, appropriate staff, other personnel and/or outside professionals/agencies for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
• Develops motor reinforcement programs which may include motion, positioning, mobility, etc. for the purpose of increasing students' ability to receive a quality educational program.
• Develops, implements and maintains caseload information and schedule for the purpose of ensuring that goals are achieved.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, IEP meetings, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that State and Federal mandates are achieved.
• Implements school wide program development and program evaluation (e.g. crisis intervention services, goals related to function and access to educational environment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring effective programs to assist children who experience physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Orders appropriate equipment as needed for the purpose of increasing student access to educational environments.
• Participates in the development of students' IEP goals and objectives for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Participates in continuing education, meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and maintaining best practice of physical therapy.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials and documentation (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, internal audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and conveying information documentation according to State of Wyoming Practice Act, as well as Federal and District guidelines.
• Presents information for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Provides interventions using Evidence Based Practice on direct, consultative, or collaborative basis at physical therapist's discretion with input from the IEP team for the purpose of supporting or enhancing a students' educational program according to the Wyoming Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Removes barriers to the student's educational environment (e.g. determining and recommending appropriate equipment,…