372-CLS-09-26 Physical Therapist Assistant - Leave Replacement @ Special Education

Sylvania; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Paid leave benefits

Job summary

The Wenatchee School District is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a leave replacement from 8/31/26 to 4/2/27. The role provides school-based physical therapy services to students with disabilities, about 15 hours per week, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

You will support student mobility, access, independence and safety in the educational environment, implement IEP services, and collaborate with teachers, families and other service providers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current WA PTA license or able to obtain licensure.
• Ability to safely assist students with mobility, positioning, transfers, and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy interventions under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Implement treatment plans and IEP services.
• Support student mobility, positioning, transfers, strength, balance, and safe access to school environments.
• Assist students with adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, walkers, gait trainers, and other mobility supports.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraeducators, families, and related service providers.
• Train school staff in safe positioning, transfers, mobility, and equipment use as directed by PT.
• Collect student data and communicate progress to supervising PT.
• Complete service logs, progress documentation, Medicaid billing, and other records.
• Participate in IEP and team meetings as appropriate.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Team collaboration

School safety

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

POSITION: #372-CLS-09-26

Physical Therapist Assistant - Leave Replacement (8/31/26-4/2/27)

15 hrs per week

Salary: $31.24-$33.76 per hour

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides school-based physical therapy services to students with disabilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA supports student mobility, access, independence, safety, and participation in the educational environment while implementing services identified in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Essential Duties

• Provide physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement treatment plans and IEP services developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Support student mobility, positioning, transfers, strength, balance, coordination, and safe access to school environments.
• Assist students with adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, walkers, gait trainers, and other mobility supports.
• Collaborate with teachers, para educators, families, and related service providers.
• Support and train school staff in safe positioning, transfers, mobility, and equipment use as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Collect student data and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Complete service logs, progress documentation, Medicaid billing, and other required records.
• Participate in IEP and team meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow district safety procedures.
• Travel between district schools and programs as needed.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Washington State Physical Therapist Assistant license or ability to obtain required licensure.
• Ability to safely assist students with mobility, positioning, transfers, and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children or students with disabilities.
• Experience in school-based or pediatric physical therapy.
• Knowledge of special education, IEPs, adaptive equipment, and school-based Medicaid documentation.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

180 - 219 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

220 - 259 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.

Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based upon fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee 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, gender 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. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, [e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación:

Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, [e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

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