PHYSICAL THERAPIST(S) 2026-27

Bellevue School District; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue School District in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Physical Therapist to provide services for students with motor disabilities from preschool through grade twelve in both special and regular education classrooms.

Responsibilities include scheduling caseloads with the school team, adapting equipment, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and staff. Positions may be full or part-time with salary steps per the district schedule.

Qualifications

• Required: Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate endorsed as a Physical Therapist.
• BS degree from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
• Possess a valid license as a physical therapist in Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select and schedule caseload in cooperation with the school team.
• Adapt/modify equipment/materials for students with motor disabilities.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, peers, other support staff, parents and the community.
• Complete special education compliance paperwork, including evaluation reports and IEPs.
• Adapt the professional role of the PT to the public schools.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in required staff meetings and professional development.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

Skills

Commitment to district vision

Collaborative teamwork

Effective communication

Multi-age instruction

Assessment methods

Professional development

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Education

Washington State ESB certificate (Physical Therapist)

BS degree from APTA-approved program

Washington PT license

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST(S) 2026-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5839859

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Provide physical therapy services for students with motor disabilities in special and regular education classrooms, from preschool through grade twelve.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate, select and schedule caseload in cooperation with the school team.
• Adapt/modify equipment/materials for students with motor disabilities.
• Work collaboratively and consult with classroom teachers, peers, other support staff, parents and the community.
• Complete the special education compliance paperwork process as appropriate, including evaluation reports and Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Adapt the professional role of the occupation/physical therapist to the public schools.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Special Education Supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate endorsed as a Physical Therapist.
• BS degree from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
• Possess a valid license as a physical therapist in Washington State.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment preferred.

SKILLS

• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service opportunities.
• Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a general posting for one or more Physical Therapistpositions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

$ 73,990 to $138,754 annual salary (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreementsalary schedule ). Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.

Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, [phone] or [e-mail].

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, [phone] or [e-mail].

Disability Discrimination:

• Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Kerince Bowen, [phone] or [e-mail]

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or [e-mail].

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Position Type: Various

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 12111 NE 1st St
• Bellevue, Washington 98005-3183
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]