Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant: EI​/ECSE

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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant: EI/ECSE

• Position Type:
  Classified/ Classified
• Date Posted: 7/10/2026
• Location:
  
  Early Learning
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026
• Closing Date: 07/24/2026

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
, Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
Location
:
Itinerant in Clackamas County
Schedule
: 7.5 hours per day / 5 days per week / Instructional School Year Calendar

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier‑free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr to discuss your application.

Clackamas ESD delivers Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) support to young children who exhibit delays or disabilities that affect learning. We coordinate services, and provide specialized consultation and instruction at no cost to families. We work hard to fully include children with disabilities in their communities and prepare children to enter kindergarten ready to learn, providing our services in local preschools, child care centers and homes.

The Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) Licensed Physical Therapist (LPTA) guided by the Physical Therapist (PT), collaborates closely with the PT, students, families, classroom staff, related service professionals, administration, community partners, and preschools to support the physical therapy needs of young children birth to five and promote access to quality educational environments and learning opportunities. The PTA assists in implementing motor plans designed to support student engagement across various settings, including school, community, and home.

The PTA contributes to creating inclusive learning environments. Under the supervision and guidance of the PT, the PTA follows state regulations for delegation of duties, ensuring that all tasks are carried out effectively and in compliance with professional standards.

• Under the direction of the Physical Therapist the LPTA provides individualized, consultative and direct services to young children, birth to five and families whose Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) identify motor as a direct or consultative service need. These services may be provided in a variety of settings including homes, childcare, and preschool settings.
• Provides ongoing training and support to classroom staff to ensure the motor plan is delivered to fidelity.
• Manages preschool‑age children’s behavior by utilizing intervention techniques documented in a student’s IFSP and as directed by the PT.
• Fabricates and repairs motor equipment for individual students or classroom use.
• Gathers equipment under the direction of the PT necessary to implement PT services in the education setting, including…