Albuquerque Public Schools
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
Albuquerque Public Schools - Albuquerque, NM, United States
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***ONLY CURRENT APS EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY***
***MUST HAVE A CURRENT LICENSE OR ENDORSEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF INTEREST***
SUMMARY: To provide physical therapy services for students by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Must have the correct license/endorsements/credentials on file with APS HR prior to working this program.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact esy.sped@aps.edu
Submit an online application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. For help on your application, contact Applicant Processing (505) 889-4820 or email aprequest@aps.edu For a list of sites click here
APPLY TO:
www.aps.edu/jobs, APS Jobs Apply Online Summer Extended Learning Programs/Summer School
***Please submit Summer Extended Learning (Summer School) Application ***
**This position is not listed on the Administrative/Certified/Classified Applications**
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Staff MUST commit to work ALL workdays and one training day which may include a Saturday; there are NO substitutes during this program
All Schools will be closed on June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday
SALARY: Negotiated salary for all summer positions, as long as the incumbent stays within their current job classification, is based on hours worked
DAYS:
HOURS:
START DATE: June 4, 2025 - June 26, 2025
ADA Compliance
***MUST HAVE A CURRENT LICENSE OR ENDORSEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF INTEREST***
SUMMARY: To provide physical therapy services for students by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction, as applicable to physical therapy.
- Plans and implements programs of therapy that help students develop to their potential in motor, perceptual and self-help skills and as much as possible, meets individuals needs, interests and abilities.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of Individual Educational Program goals.
- Assesses therapeutic progress of students on a regular basis.
- Prescribes effective programs or initiates referrals to appropriate agency personnel and provides progress reports as required.
- Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behaviors and disciplines needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff concerning students' physical therapy program and/or progress.
- Evaluates student's needs for adaptive equipment and facilitates the acquisition of appropriate equipment and instructional materials.
- Obtains physician's prescription for evaluation and treatment for all new students entering a physical therapy program.
- Provides training and on-going direction to school personnel and parents for carryover of physical therapy programs in the classroom and/or at home.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
- Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
- Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
- Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
- Valid New Mexico Physical Therapist, K-12 License.
- Valid New Mexico State Board license in Physical Therapy.
Must have the correct license/endorsements/credentials on file with APS HR prior to working this program.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact esy.sped@aps.edu
Submit an online application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. For help on your application, contact Applicant Processing (505) 889-4820 or email aprequest@aps.edu For a list of sites click here
APPLY TO:
www.aps.edu/jobs, APS Jobs Apply Online Summer Extended Learning Programs/Summer School
***Please submit Summer Extended Learning (Summer School) Application ***
**This position is not listed on the Administrative/Certified/Classified Applications**
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Staff MUST commit to work ALL workdays and one training day which may include a Saturday; there are NO substitutes during this program
All Schools will be closed on June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday
SALARY: Negotiated salary for all summer positions, as long as the incumbent stays within their current job classification, is based on hours worked
DAYS:
HOURS:
START DATE: June 4, 2025 - June 26, 2025
ADA Compliance