Physical Therapist - Special Student Services - Clatsop County Schools - PART TIME - SY

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description.

At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
We encourage you to apply, even if you dont believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Physical Therapist

Special Student Services

Clatsop County Schools, including:
Astoria, Knappa, Warrenton-Hammond, Seaside, Jewell

Program Coordinator

Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule (Salary Range $56,530.85 - $; DOE)

NWEA

0.60 - Three days per week

192

In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

In alignment with the NWRESDs mission statement, this position evaluates and administers physical therapy services to students with physical limitations. Assists students in achieving physical and functional independent access to the educational system within their physical limitations.

• Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy education program or equivalent.
• Licenses/certificates as determined by the ESD, including state license to practice physical therapy in the state of Oregon.
• Experience and/or ability to supervise licensed physical therapist assistants.
• Valid Drivers License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word).
• Ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills.
• Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities.

• Work as a team member with general education staff, families, and special education staff in support of the educational program.
• Actively participate as a member of IEP/IFSP teams in planning goals and educational programs for individual students.
• Provide professional input and expertise to the IEP/IFSP team in determining eligibility for special education and need for physical therapy as a related service, developing IEP or IFSP goals and objectives for each eligible student, and recommending service levels.
• Develop and implement a plan of care for individual students based on functional/developmental skill evaluations and other assessments.
• Work to facilitate safety, access, and participation in the educational environment for all students on the Physical Therapists caseload via implementation of accommodations, modifications, and training of school personnel.
• Provides direct instruction in functional skills to assist the student and team in meeting IEP or IFSP goals; provides demonstration, training, and coaching to staff and families.
• Select, fit, and facilitate the use of equipment related to positioning or mobility. Provide family/staff training for safe use of therapeutic equipment.
• Assist in maintaining a safe orthopedic equipment inventory through regular inspection, maintenance, and reporting.
• Make equipment purchase recommendations to the Regional Inclusive Services equipment committee based on student needs.
• May support students on field trips or in Outdoor School participation.
• Manage student behavior during therapy.
• Communicate with other healthcare providers and specialists regarding student evaluations and programs.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional…