Itinerant Physical Therapist

FTE1.0Immediate SupervisorOlivia Rangel, Executive Director, Special Education InnovationRecruiterSherry Causey, Senior Personnel SpecilaistBenefitsHealth stipend up to $1,000 a month or $500 cash-in-lieu option, District paid dental, Master's & above/education stipend up to $208.33 a month.FTE1.0Immediate SupervisorOlivia Rangel, Executive Director, Special Education InnovationRecruiterSherry Causey, Senior Personnel SpecilaistBenefitsHealth stipend up to $1,000 a month or $500 cash-in-lieu option, District paid dental, Master's & above/education stipend up to $208.33 a month.THE POSITION: The Physical Therapist serves in an itinerant capacity, providing services to students with exceptional needs across school districts served by the Alameda County Office of Education, based on assigned caseload and student needs. This position requires regular travel between multiple school sites throughout the workweek. Caseload assignments and service locations are subject to change based on enrollment and programmatic need. Mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with organizational policy for required travel between assigned sites. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: Primarily New Haven USD, San Leandro USD, Alameda USD and Emery USD. (May include other districts in Alameda County as needed.) TYPICAL DUTIES: Provides physical therapy services to students with exceptional needs in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Assesses and evaluates students’ functional abilities related to educational participation, including gross motor development, mobility, posture, balance, strength, and access to the school environment. Participates in Student Study Team (SST) and IEP meetings; provides input regarding eligibility, services, goals, and placement. Develops physical therapy goals and objectives and implements individual and group interventions aligned with IEPs. Monitors and documents student progress; recommends modifications to services and IEP goals as appropriate. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATIONMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Valid Physical Therapist license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California required. Experience: Five (5) years of work-related experience. Experience working in a school district is preferred. Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN online application, resume, cover letter and valid Physical Therapist license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California is required. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.Letter of IntroductionOther (Physical Therapist license )Resume