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Bethel School

Physical Therapist

Bethel School, Spanaway, Washington, United States, 98387


Position Type:Certificated/ESA

Date Posted:6/12/2024

Location:SPECIAL SERVICES

Date Available:2024-2025 School Year

Closing Date:Open Until Filled The Bethel School District is seeking Physical Therapy applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning.

GENERAL SUMMARYPhysical Therapists develop and/or restore motor function and maintain performance commensurate with the student's unique needs; provide therapy to students whose functioning in the school setting is negatively impacted by dysfunction to gross-motor abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Washington State ESA certification for Physical Therapist required.Physical Therapist license.Physically capable of conducting therapy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS

Demonstrate a knowledge in and application of CO-therapy service and delivery experience.Valid First Aid Card with CPR preferred.Demonstrated ability to be part of an OT/PT team.Demonstrated ability to be solution oriented, collaborative and pro-active in problem solving.Ability to work with building teams on integration of therapy efforts.Must have experience in identifying students with exceptional needs.Demonstrated ability to maintain individual case records according to law.Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-171, IDEA, Section 504, etc).Demonstrated ability to work directly with Special Programs personnel, parents and school staff when developing individual educational programs for students with disabilities. •Demonstrated ability to conduct appropriate testing and evaluation activities of students with disabilities.Demonstrated knowledge of interdisciplinary planning and implementing of appropriate services to augment education of students with disabilities.Experience in writing Individual Education Programs (IEPs).Ability to write measurable annual goals and objectives.Demonstrated willingness to participate in professional meetings designed to upgrade professional awareness and skills.Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between buildings.Interest in supervising extracurricular activities such as Special Olympics.

UNIT AFFILIATIONBethel Education Association

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Non-Discrimination PolicyBethel 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 or 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Bryan Streleski, bstreleski@bethelsd.org, 253.800.4302; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

Application Procedure:

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