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This postings is a pool for interested Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists to submit an application to indicate interest in employment with Clover Park School District.
*Total Possible Salary Range: $66,101 - $124,606/yr
Contracted Days: 183
Physical Therapist
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Physical Therapist
Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate
Occupational Therapist
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Occupational Therapist
Valid Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate
Speech Language Pathologist
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Registered SLP
Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate
FTE - 1.0
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Classification Level: Teacher Salary Schedule
Reports to: Supervisors of Special Education/Building Admin
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
This position uses activity and adapted surroundings to facilitate needed skills to facilitate the student’s independent functioning and to decrease the effects of the handicapping condition on the student’s ability to participate in the educational process in cooperation with other staff members and parents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Conduct and interpret informal and formal assessments of appropriate students, identified and referred for assessment, through the use of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) process.
2. Plan and implement educationally relevant therapy programs for eligible students.
3. Participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with school personnel and parents.
4. Administer services as related to educational needs, identified in the IEP, which will achieve the goals of the program established for each student.
5. Monitor and attend to behavior of students during service sessions.
6. Coordinate services with those of other health and educational personnel and provide consultative services.
7. Participate in varied service delivery models (i.e. individual, group, consultative) in cooperation with the student, other school personnel, and the student’s family.
8. Evaluates students in terms of planned goals, revises intervention strategies as a result of the evaluation, and provides students with feedback on their progress.
9. Organizes and schedules assigned caseload at varied locations.
10. Request/recommend from the Special Education Department the basic equipment and supplies needed.
11. Continue professional educational development and participate in professional development activities for staff and support personnel.
12. Participate in policy formulation as it relates to services.
13. Maintain records and submit reports as required by law and district process and procedure.
14. Maintain, clean, utilize and transport needd equipment used for student’s therapy.
The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4 year college.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to function as a team member with staff and parents in the development of student IEPs.
2. Ability to communicate and interact positively with all types of disabled students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district.
3. Knowledge of educational versus medical concerns needing assistance from needed services.
4. Knowledge of Special Education service delivery models.
5. Knowledge of rules and regulations from programs providing services to children with handicapping conditions and Clover Park School District policies.
6. Knowledge of, and ability to maintain/clean, equipment.
7. Ability to initiate and maintain required and adequate student and office records.
8. Ability to follow established guidelines to supervise Assistants when appropriate.
9. Ability to regularly lift and push/pull 40 pounds and occasionally lift 60 pounds.
10. Ability to be flexible in regards to scheduling, school selections and assignments.
11. Ability to organize workload in two or more work locations on a daily basis.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Minimum of one year experience working with youth aged 3 to 21.
2. Working knowledge of computer software and ability to type at least 30 wpm.
3. Current First Aid/CPR
4. Willingness to participate in the educational preparation of students in professional and supportive levels of
training in area of expertise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed at a regular elementary or secondary school building; may be various locations on a daily or weekly basis. Exposure to normal amounts of dust and fumes from office machines and cleaning chemicals and occasional loud noises. Ability to use arms, hands and fingers; lift and push/pull 40 pounds often; team lift 60 pounds occasionally; listen closely - more attentive than normal daily life frequently; and often bend, stretch, twist, walk or reach requiring recurring physical activity requiring more than ordinary strength or effort are all required.
FLSA: Exempt AFFILIATION: CPEA
WORK YEAR: 182
*Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following:
Building Centered Responsibility - 5 days
District Centered Responsibility - 2.5 days
Event Responsibility - 1 day
Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered, district-centered, and event).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.
To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park 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 and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154
Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.
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