Physical Therapist; FTE

2026-27 Physical Therapist (0.5 FTE)

Laveen Elementary School District, Laveen, Arizona

• Job : 5562387
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Licensed by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy. Possesses a Master’s, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card. Up-to-date or ability to obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)/restraint certification.

Principal/Executive Director of Student Services

Identifies students whose ability to function is limited by gross motor delays and/or physical deficits. Provides direct, indirect, or consultative services to enable students benefit from their educational program.

• Screens and evaluates students’ gross motor functioning skills based on formal and informal evaluations.
• Develops physical therapy objectives and activities that can be implemented by teachers and assistants.
• Develops therapy schedules and provides therapy for students who have delays in gross motor functions.
• Identifies students’ needs for adaptive equipment and classroom accommodations/modifications.
• Instructs students, family, and school staff members in all the use of special equipment.
• Participates in multidisciplinary conferences to develop Individualized Education Programs for students entering or continuing in special education programs.
• Determines appropriate physical therapy equipment and supply needs, makes purchase requests for equipment and supplies as appropriate, and maintains inventory of physical therapy equipment, assistive technology, and supplies.
• Evaluates individual student progress in therapy programs on a regular basis, communicating findings to teachers, parents, and others involved through direct consultation or written reports.
• Completes quarterly and other reports formally requested by the Director of Student Services.
• Attends appropriate professional conferences, workshops, and in-service training programs.
• Provides professional development to staff members.
• Maintain records and bill Medicaid in Public Schools.
• Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional situations;
  Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Maintains confidentiality;
  Creates and maintain a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication
  - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication
  - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity
  - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security
  - Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, preferred accounting used…