PHYSICAL THERAPIST(S) 2026-27
$73,990–$138,754 year
On-siteBellevue, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate, select, and schedule caseloads for students with motor disabilities in special and regular education classrooms from preschool through grade twelve. Adapt and modify equipment and materials to support student needs, while collaborating with classroom teachers, peers, support staff, parents, and the community. Complete special education compliance paperwork, including evaluation reports and Individual Education Programs (IEPs), and direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel. Participate in site-based decision-making processes and attend required staff meetings for professional development. This role requires a valid Washington State Physical Therapist license and a BS degree from an APTRA-approved program.
Required Qualifications
- Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate endorsed as a Physical Therapist.
- BS degree from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
- Possess a valid license as a physical therapist in Washington State.
- Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
- Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
- Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
- Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
- Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
- Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service opportunities.
- Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
- Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements.
- Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
- Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed.
- Satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references
- Satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting)
- Satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers
- Approval by the Bellevue School Board
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a multi-cultural environment preferred.
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