Physical Therapist 2026-2027

Special School District of St. Louis County; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Staff Health Clinic

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County is seeking a Physical Therapist to support students across district schools. You will develop therapy programs, assess mobility, and collaborate with educators and families to help students participate fully in daily routines.

The role requires Missouri PT license, a 10-month school year, and travel between buildings within St. Louis County. SSD offers comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, paid holidays, PTO, and staff health clinics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, masters, or clinical doctorate in physical therapy required.
• Experience in pediatrics/school-based physical therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapy programs and recommend adaptive equipment.
• Support staff with individualized techniques and strategies.
• Contribute to IEP planning and student goal development.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

School-based PT

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or clinical doctorate in physical therapy

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

At Special School District (SSD), physical therapists support students of all learning abilities by helping them build the skills needed to fully participate in school and daily routines. Through evaluations, individualized interventions, and collaboration with educators and families, you will help students improve mobility, strength, positioning, and functional independence while reducing barriers to learning and participation. In this role, you will develop therapy programs, recommend adaptive equipment, support staff with individualized techniques and strategies, and contribute to IEP planning and student goal development. Your expertise and care will help create safe, supportive environments where students can grow in confidence and access meaningful opportunities throughout their school experience.

Physical therapists work during school hours, are generously compensated, and receive benefits, including insurance, paid time off and holidays, access to staff health clinics, and more. They are assigned to students, not locations, and regular travel is required between buildings and districts within St. Louis County.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's, master's, or clinical doctorate in physical therapy required
• Experience in pediatrics/school-based physical therapy preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Missouri Physical Therapy License required
• $49,000 - $83,250/year based on education and experience

Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)
• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Physical Therapist 2026-2027

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5709841
Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Physical Therapist

At Special School District (SSD), physical therapists support students of all learning abilities by helping them build the skills needed to fully participate in school and daily routines. Through evaluations, individualized interventions, and collaboration with educators and families, you will help students improve mobility, strength, positioning, and functional independence while reducing barriers to learning and participation. In this role, you will develop therapy programs, recommend adaptive equipment, support staff with individualized techniques and strategies, and contribute to IEP planning and student goal development. Your expertise and care will help create safe, supportive environments where students can grow in confidence and access meaningful opportunities throughout their school experience.

Physical therapists work during school hours, are generously compensated, and receive benefits, including insurance, paid time off and holidays, access to staff health clinics, and more. They are assigned to students, not locations, and regular travel is required between buildings and districts within St. Louis County.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's, masters, or clinical doctorate in physical therapy required
• Experience in pediatrics/school-based physical therapy preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Missouri Physical Therapy License required

Posting open until:10/5/2026

Salary

• $49,000 - $83,250/year based on education and experience

Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $49,000 to $83,250 Annually
Job Categories:

Student Services > Physical Therapist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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