APPLICANT POOL: PHYSICAL THERAPIST (1.0 FTE)

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING NUMBER: 00059081

SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-2025

CLOSING DATE: 03/31/2025 04:00 PM

POSTING NUMBER: 00059081

LOCATION: 093:SPECIAL EDUCATION DEP

POSITION TITLE: APPLICANT POOL: PHYSICAL THERAPIST (1.0 FTE)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

CONTACT: Lisa Oliphant / Oliphant@aps.edu

APPLY TO:

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.

In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

SALARY: Schedule A Please note: All salary verification for self-employed experience will need to be accompanied by a W-2 form in order to verify hours worked.

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