CLS-Physical Therapist Assistant - Leave Replacement @ Special Education

POSITION: #372-CLS-09-26

Physical Therapist Assistant
- Leave Replacement (8/31/26-4/2/27)

15 hrs per week

Salary: $31.24-$33.76 per hour

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides school-based physical therapy services to students with disabilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA supports student mobility, access, independence, safety, and participation in the educational environment while implementing services identified in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Provide physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement treatment plans and IEP services developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Support student mobility, positioning, transfers, strength, balance, coordination, and safe access to school environments.
• Assist students with adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, walkers, gait trainers, and other mobility supports.
• Collaborate with teachers, para educators, families, and related service providers.
• Support and train school staff in safe positioning, transfers, mobility, and equipment use as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Collect student data and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Complete service logs, progress documentation, Medicaid billing, and other required records.
• Participate in IEP and team meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow district safety procedures.
• Travel between district schools and programs as needed.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Washington State Physical Therapist Assistant license or ability to obtain required licensure.
• Ability to safely assist students with mobility, positioning, transfers, and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience working with children or students with disabilities.
• Experience in school-based or pediatric physical therapy.
• Knowledge of special education, IEPs, adaptive equipment, and school-based Medicaid documentation.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

180 - 219 Day Employees
- Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

220 - 259 Day Employees
- Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

260 Day Employees
- Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.

Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:
The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:
Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based upon fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX…