physical therapist - , CA, United States - California Department of Education

Description

EDUCATION/TRAINING/


EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Physical Therapy or closely related field
• Two years of work experience providing physical therapy services to school-aged children with special needs; Master's degree in Physical Therapy or advanced education in physical therapy is desirable

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

• Valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Valid registration as a Physical Therapist with the State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION INCLUDE:

• Knowledge of Special Education Codes and health and welfare regulations governing student safety and treatments.
• Knowledge of typical cognitive, sensory, social, emotional and physical development in children.
• Knowledge of disability assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of educational and development needs of children with specific disabilities.
• Knowledge of application of physical therapy techniques in working with children with disabilities; Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) and Sensory Integration (SI) theories and principles; principles of neurology, anatomy, neuro-anatomy, kinesiology, child development, and physiology.
• Ability to use a variety of methods, techniques and practices in physical therapy.
• Ability to make accurate assessments of the developmental status and educational needs of children.
• Ability to develop written assessment reports of a professional quality.
• Ability to respond to and work with families in a culturally sensitive way.
• Ability to understand the unique differences and needs of students with disabilities and their families.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, District personnel, community representatives, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with IEP teams.
• Ability to set up and maintain therapy tools and equipment.

Anaheim Elementary School District will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails.

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In order to be considered, you must attach all of the following required documents:

• Copy of Transcript
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Driver's License Copy
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two signed letters of recommendation dated within one year of application)
• Other (Valid Physical Therapist registration with State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information


ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Anaheim Elementary School District focuses on attracting, recruiting, hiring, training, supporting, compensating, and retaining a teaching and support staff that best meets the needs of the District's multi-ethnic student population.

The Board of Education is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law.

For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who are contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable.

Refer to BP 4030 here.

Complaints concerning employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall immediately be investigated in accordance with procedures specified in the accompanying administrative regulation.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable applicants with protected disabilities to participate in the employment selection process. Requests must be received five business days before the accommodations are needed.

Anaheim Elementary School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a continuing policy to insure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all persons without regard to the applicant's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here Therapist-