CERTIFICATED
POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
****DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: OPEN UNTIL FILLED****
www.riverview.wednet.edu
Job
#2082
POSITION TITLE: LOCATION:
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - .50 FTE District Wide
POSITION REPORTS TO: POSITION
BEGINS:
Ken Heikkila, Director of Special Services 2007-2008
School Year
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Under
the direction of the Director of Special Services, responsible for providing
appropriate physical therapy services to students eligible for special
education services. Consult with staff on intervention planning. Work with parents and families on related
issues.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides and/or supervises educationally related
treatment/consultative services to include developmental therapy, therapeutic
exercise, gait training, functional training (feeding, dressing, mobility),
etc., in a variety of settings
2. Assesses specific growth, development and effects of
disease, injury or condition and consults with teachers in developing IEP goals
and objectives
3. Procures, fabricates and adapts appropriate equipment
for students
4. Analyzes and communicates the results of student
assessment and progress with school staff, parents, students and as appropriate
medical specialists
5. Designs and implements in -class interventions (large/small
group and/or individual) and models strategies
6. Provides resources and models strategies and training
to other team members in physical therapy interventions
7. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with the
Occupational Therapist to provide for the physical and motoric
needs of students
8. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with staff,
parents and administrators
9. Maintains timely and accurate student records
including evaluations, IEP's, progress reports, Medicaid
reports, and others
10. Contributes to planning of the education curriculum to meet the needs of
eligible children
11. Participates with administrative and special services
personnel in planning objectives, standards, implementation, and evaluation of
the special education program
12. Participates in staff development activities. Provides training to staff as appropriate.
13. Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
and Experience
Valid
and appropriate Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate
Physical
Therapy Degree and License
Demonstrated
successful therapy experience in a variety of educational settings
Preferred: Neuro-Developmental
Training (NDT)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated
knowledge of interdisciplinary assessment, data gathering, effective
communication skills. Knowledge of in-class service delivery.
Ability to read, write, speak,
communicate, and compute effectively; knowledge of correct grammar, spelling,
and English usage; ability to organize and set priorities; ability to exercise
independent judgment, remain flexible, and work effectively under pressure;
evidence of strong oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain
confidential information and records; ability to interact with children in a
warm, confident manner; ability to supervise others; ability to develop amd mange PT systems, ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Must be committed to the
District mission statement and objectives.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. All District
employees shall undergo a criminal records check, including a fingerprint check
by both the State Patrol and FBI.
2. All District
employees shall sign an Authorization and Release of Information form relating
to prior school district employment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work Hours: .5 FTE
Salary: Certificated salary
schedule for 2007-2008
Benefits: District
provides a pro-rata share of state insurance benefit entitlement to go towards payment
of premiums for medical, dental and vision insurances
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications
may be obtained from and returned to the Human Resources Office at (425)
844-4500. Address questions to the Human
Resources Office. Office hours are
The
following materials must be received by the closing date to make a complete
application file:
1. Completed application form
2. Letter of interest for specific open position
3. Current resume
4. Letter answering the four questions listed at the top
of the back page of application form
5. Up-to-date college or university placement file. If you do not have an up-to-date placement
file, please state in your cover letter that you are not submitting a placement
file. In this case, three or more
professional letters of recommendation will be accepted in lieu of a placement
file
6. Transcripts of all college/university work (copies accepted)
7. Two confidential professional reference forms sent
directly to the district by individuals selected by the applicant (may be individuals who have written to the
placement file)
8. Copy of
SELECTION TIMETABLE:
Open
Until Filled Deadline
for Applications
All candidates will be notified of their
status by mail after the position had been filled. All application materials will be reviewed by
a screening committee. Those applicants
judged to most nearly meet the requirements of the position will be invited to
the district for an interview. The
interview process may require a demonstration of knowledge and/or skills. Selection of the successful candidate will be
made following interviews.
In
the event the person hired leaves for any reason during their first sixty days,
the district may fill the vacancy from the field of applicants for this
position.
LOCATION OF DISTRICT:
THE
RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE RULES AND
REGULATIONS AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL
ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, INCLUDING GENDER IDENTITY, OR DISABILITY.
INQUIRIES REGARDING COMPLIANCE AND/OR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES MAY BE DIRECTED TO
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S TITLE IX/RCW 28A.640 COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ANTHONY SMITH,
AND/OR SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR, JOHN MARK, AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS OR PHONE
NUMBER.
For
information on other jobs in our district, visit our website at www.riverview.wednet.edu.