SUBSTITUTE PHYSICAL THERAPIST(S) 2024-25

POSITION OBJECTIVE :

Provide physical therapy services for students with motor disabilities in special and regular education classrooms, from preschool through grade twelve.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY :

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Evaluate, select and schedule caseload in cooperation with the school team.
• Adapt / modify equipment / materials for students with motor disabilities.
• Work collaboratively and consult with classroom teachers, peers, other support staff, parents and the community.
• Complete the special education compliance paperwork process as appropriate, including evaluation reports and Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Adapt the professional role of the occupation / physical therapist to the public schools.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and / or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require) :

Required :

Prefered :

SKILLS (position requirements at entry) :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class typically require : stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.

Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

These are on-call positions. The number of days or hours that a substitute works is dependent upon the number of contracted staff who are absent on any given day. No specific guarantee of work is offered.

Rate of pay depends on experience and education. Annual range is $ 72,270 to $ 135,542 (actual rate will be prorated to an hourly rate) based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule). Substitutes are not eligible for benefits until they work 630h in a certain school year.

NOTE :

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue 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 of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination :

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment :

Disability Discrimination :

Mailing address for all three : 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.