Part-Time Physical Therapist @ Districtwide

Auburn-Washburn

Company Description
Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 consists of 128 square miles of suburban and rural areas in southwest Topeka and Shawnee county. With a current enrollment of more than 6,000 students, we are the 14th largest school district in the state. Presently, we have seven elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, two alternative learning centers, and an early childhood center. Our educators enjoy the benefits of an attractive salary schedule, health insurance, generous sick leave, tuition reimbursement, excellent retirement, and low teacher-to-student ratios. A mentoring program is available to those new to the profession.

Our schools reflect the commitment to excellence within our community. Above all, we strive for every student to succeed. If academic achievement and student body growth are indicators of success, we are reaching our goal. We consistently rank among the leaders in a variety of test scores, including the ACT and SAT as well as in National Merit Scholarships.

Job Description
Job Title:  Part-Time Physical Therapist

Reports To:  Director of Special Services

Summary

The physical therapist prepares students to respond appropriately to the education program.  The physical therapist works with team members in the school to enable students to work toward their potential by improving, developing, or restoring sensorimotor function.

 The physical therapist is responsible for planning and implementing the goals of the Individual Education Plan (IEP.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and/or provides consultative services to identified students
• Serves as a liaison to school personnel, family, physician, and agencies
• Orders, adapts, fabricates, and repairs equipment
• Attends and participates in Individual Education Plan and Student Improvement Team meetings
• Evaluates, assesses. and screens students
• Meets individual student’s needs
• Establishes and maintains appropriate records, reports, and procedures
• Set-ups, maintains, and cleans treatment areas and physical therapy equipment
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Oversees assigned budgets
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign

Supervises

Staff members designated by the Board of Education, superintendent, or immediate supervisor

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates/Licenses/Endorsements/Registrations

•  License from the State of Kansas to practice Physical Therapy

Education and/or Experience

• Certification by National Registration Exam required

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals.  Ability to write clearly; keep detailed records; effectively produce reports, letters, and memoranda; and to carry out complex tasks.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of variables.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Professional Conduct

Employee is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct.  Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to:  neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to district policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.  The employee must be able to meet multiple demands from several people.

Frequent travel required

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Auburn-Washburn Board of Education policies.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Auburn-Washburn Board of Education

Additional Information
Auburn-Washburn USD 437 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auburn-Washburn USD 437 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Auburn-Washburn USD 437’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.