Physical Therapist

McAllen Independent School District; McAllen (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 91.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

McAllen Independent School District is seeking a Physical Therapist to support students in the school setting. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree, PT certification, and a Texas ECPTOTE license, with preference for pediatric therapy experience.

Starting immediately, the district expects duties including assessment, IEP development, service delivery, collaboration with staff and families, and documentation. Salary is commensurate with experience and range.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Certification for Physical Therapy is required.
• License issued by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Examiners.
• Experience in pediatric physical therapy is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate and assess referred students.
• Develop IEPs based on assessments.
• Provide direct and/or consultative services per IEP.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and staff on student needs.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental adaptations.
• Document progress reports and maintain records.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organize and plan

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Physical Therapy Certification

License by ECPTOTE

Descripción del empleo

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To enable students to participate in the school setting in the least restrictive environment; to promote a positive working relationship, among and between staff, by providing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification for Physical Therapy

License from Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Examiners

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; organize, plan and schedule within limited time constraints; understand educational implications of physical disabilities; utilize problem-solving skills

Experience:

Experience in pediatric physical therapy, preferred

Working Days: 187

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $349.50

Maximum: $487.62

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keep informed about current legislation, educational developments, literature and research in special education by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; disseminate professional information and materials to the schools.
• Evaluate and assess referred students.
• Plan and develop student Individual Education Plans (IEP) based on the assessment.
• Provide services as recommended by the student’s IEP both direct and/or consultation.
• Collaborate and consult with instructional staff, parents and other relevant personnel on student needs.
• Recommend and assist in the acquisition, use and maintenance of adaptive equipment required by students to functioning the school setting.
• Assess facilities and recommend environmental adaptations.
• Attend and contribute to professional staff meetings and/or Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
• Participate in specialized interdisciplinary team evaluations.
• Document and prepare required progress reports to parents.
• Provide written documentation and reports as needed or requested.
• Keep immediate supervisor informed regarding the status on all projects/services undertaken and of directives or requests received internally or externally.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, seating and positioning equipment, adaptive technology devices, sensory motor equipment, various gross motor enhancement equipment, adaptive switches

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; meet deadlines

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district wide travel; physical handling of children or equipment for positioning, ranging, carrying, transferring, and lifting; transporting equipment to and from schools; repetitive hand and wrist motions.

Physical Therapist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5979808

Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,356.50 to $91,184.94 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Maria Acosta , Executive Director
• Dept of Special Education
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]