Reports to: Executive Director of Student Services

• Provides physical access to educational activities; movement requirements for daily living and self care; prevocational physical requirements; access to school recreation activities and equipment; physical management components related to psycho-social development, functional communication and transportation to and from school
• Writes assessment reports of students
• Participates in meetings to interpret the findings of assessment reports and to make recommendations to school personnel, parents and when appropriate, to agencies and specialists
• Assists with the development of student IEP's
• Provides educational physical therapy services to qualified students
• Participates in the special education process as appropriate, and maintains services and records in compliance with district/state procedures and federal statutes and regulations
• Consults with classroom teachers and others involved with children in relation to program planning, adapting the physical environment or modifying curricular procedures for specific problems
• Adapts equipment used in the classroom to meet individual needs for student academic pursuits
• Advises staff on safety, lifting, positioning and handling techniques to address the physical needs of students
• Evaluates/advises for mobility needs for transfers, wheelchair, mobility, gait, etc., for students
• Provides relevant in-service training and on-going activities for students, parents and teachers to increase their understanding and ability to meet the needs of the child in the educational environment
• Communicates with other professionals working with children in order to coordinate each child's program on an on-going basis
• Provides training and consultation to instructional aides, teaching assistants, or other individuals in order to provide generalization of skills within the educational environment
• Assists in determining the need for and receipt of supervision/consultation from other staff or outside agencies
• Communicates with community agencies, physicians and others, as needed, to coordinate appropriate services for the child

• Maintains awareness of current developments in the area of physical therapy, as they relate to special education. Participates in activities such as conferences, in-service programs, professional organizations and university coursework

Non-instructional Functions

• Is accountable to the Executive Director of Student Services for knowledge of and compliance with appropriate laws, District policies and procedures, and verbal and written directives
• Advises the Executive Director of Student Services and the Principal or designee, of potential problems, and cooperates in problem-solving
• Selects, requisitions and maintains equipment and instructional materials in accordance with established policies and procedures of the District
• Is familiar with procedures used in reporting student accidents

• Valid Arizona license of Physical Therapy
• Thorough working knowledge of the integration of physical therapy in a school environment
• Thorough working knowledge of a variety of treatment techniques appropriate for use in an educational environment
• Knowledge of major theories, treatment procedures and research relevant to providing physical therapy services to school-aged students with disabilities

1. DESIRED

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy
• Background in the Special Education process and familiarity with I.D.E.A. legislation
• One year of experience as a pediatric physical therapist
• Bilingual skills in Spanish/English

• Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to organize and coordinate in a team setting, with multiple professionals, students, parents, agencies and other staff members
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude about his/her profession and towards students and team members