Physical Therapist

Santa Clara County Office of Education; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

16 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Santa Clara County Office of Education is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide assessment and treatment for students with special needs within educational programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with the school team and families and requires a valid California Physical Therapy license and pediatric experience.

The position is full-time with a 12-month work year, supporting students’ development in fine/gross motor skills, self-care, and daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Provide pediatric physical therapy assessment and treatment to students with special needs in educational programs.
• Consult with educational team members within policies and procedures.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment and use strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat students with developmental disabilities in school settings.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other staff to support functional goals.
• Document progress and adjust plans as needed within educational framework.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Team collaboration

Assessment & treatment planning

Independent clinical judgment

Education

Two years pediatric therapy in educational setting

Job description

Educational Services Division is currently accepting applications for Physical Therapist.

Under limited supervision of a school administrator or designee, provides pediatric physical therapy assessment and treatment to students with special needs enrolled in the educational programs of the Santa Clara County Office of Education; determines levels of function relative to the student’s age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care and activities of daily living; consults with many different educational team members within a framework of special education policies and procedures; exercises independent clinical judgment and well-developed communication skills.

This position is full-time, and has a work year of 12 months, 217 days, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. To learn more about this position, please click here for the job description.

Any combination equivalent to:

• Education and Experience: Two years of clinical experience in pediatric therapy in an educational setting with emphasis on developmental disabilities. Experience in working collaboratively with teams and families are desired.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid license from or eligibility for licensing with the Physical Therapy Board of California to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of California in accordance with the Physical Therapy Act.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license with a driving record that meets the insurance requirements of the County Office of Education.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

• Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
• Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
• Those who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
• Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
• Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for TBD.

• Second interviews may be held in-person.

• Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their SchoolJobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their SchoolJobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive of on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

SB 848 COMPLIANCE – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), and SB 848 any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement

For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. After contacting CPS, candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact:

Dr. Kanika D. White
Associate Superintendent
Human Resources
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, Ca 95131