ESY - Physical Therapist

ESY - Physical Therapist

JobID: 12685 Position Type: Summer Certificated/ESA Positions - SLP, OT, PT, Nurse, Psych Date Posted: 3/20/2026 Location: Summer School / TBD Closing Date: Until Filled Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Additional Information: Show/Hide This position is for Extended School Year (ESY). All pay will be timesheeted. You must be available and commit to attending all school days.

2025-26 Extended School Year (ESY) for students will be 4 hours/day in the morning, 4 days a week (MON-THR) from 6/29/2026 to 7/23/2026. There will be an additional hour a day (30 minutes before students arrive, 30 minutes after student leave). There will be 3 days of training and preparation on 6/24, 6/25, and 6/26.

POSITION SUMMARY: Physical therapists in the educational setting provide specially designed instruction and related services. The physical therapist collaborates with families and educational team members to develop appropriate education programs and advises on health related concerns as they impact education for students with special needs. The program goal is to help students to function as independently as possible within the least restrictive environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Evaluates the student physical, motor, mobility skills and the classroom/school environment to identify performance deficits that interfere with student development, learning, and access to education and the school environment. The physical therapist utilizes a variety of standardized motor assessments, functional assessments, skilled clinical observations; histories; and interviews.
• Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and identifies need for physical therapy services.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, and develop recommendations.
• Develops and implements physical therapy intervention plans that include a variety of service delivery models: direct service, collaboration or shared goals/objectives with classroom staff, and consultation/problems solving.
• Coordinates services with the IEP team, including parent.
• Identifies, adapts and modifies equipment.
• Supervises licensed physical therapy assistant in the implementation of physical therapy services.
• Inservice to classroom teachers and paraprofessionals to embed intervention techniques in the classroom and support generalization of student skills.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and supporting student learning objectives.
• The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess degree in Physical Therapy.
• Possess current Washington State Physical Therapy license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess excellent communication skills and effective problem solving ability.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal background clearance
• Possess, or able to acquire within first year of employment, Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification.
• Willing to learn job related computer skills.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO:

• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Travel between multiple buildings within the district.
• Transfer students or equipment weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
• Work independently and manage time effectively.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

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 constantly required to bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee will frequently stand/walk, squat, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, kneel, and reach overhead, crawl, climb stairs and lift/carry. The employee is required to constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs and frequently will lift/carry a maximum up to 20 lbs. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 57 lbs. This position requires pushing or pulling a maximum force of 30 lbs. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.

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 in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to properly wear any personal protection equipment supplied by the District.

WORK SCHEDULE This position typically works 180 days per year and most often 7.5 hours/day.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to, and is evaluated by the Director of Student Support Services.

REPRESENTATION Federal Way Education Association

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION Current state salary schedule - Timesheeted

Disclaimer The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Update 07/2015 Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.