School-Based Physical Therapy Assistant: Empower Mobility

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide school-based PT services under a licensed PT. The PTA supports mobility, strength, balance, and participation in classroom and school activities, following the student’s IEP.

Responsibilities include direct PT, data collection, teamwork with educators and therapists, and maintaining accurate records. A PTA license in Colorado and knowledge of school-based services are required; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant license through DORA, or eligibility for licensure.
• Pediatric, school-based, or experience working with children/students with disabilities preferred.
• Familiarity with IEPs and special education services preferred.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Implement treatment activities and interventions consistent with the student's IEP and plan of care.
• Support development of functional mobility, gross motor skills, balance, coordination, strength, endurance, postural control, motor planning, transfers, positioning, and independence.
• Assist students in safely accessing and participating in classroom, playground, physical education, and other school activities.
• Adapt therapeutic activities to support participation in the educational environment.
• Monitor student response and communicate progress, concerns, or changes in function to the Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, paraprofessionals, administrators, families, and other school personnel.
• Participate in IEP, staffing, child study, and other educational team meetings as requested.
• Document services and maintain accurate records in accordance with district procedures and Physical Therapist direction.
• Provide progress data and information to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable federal, state, and district requirements.
• Participate in professional development, department/building meetings, and required training.
• Follow district policies, safety procedures, and applicable physical therapy regulations.

Skills

Pediatric motor skills

Treatment programs

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Mobility and positioning

Confidentiality

Judgment

Regulatory knowledge

Policy compliance

Diversity and teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree PTA program

Colorado PTA license (DORA)

Pediatric/school-based experience preferred

IEP familiarity preferred

Background check required

Job description

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide school-based PT services under a licensed PT. The PTA supports mobility, strength, balance, and participation in classroom and school activities, following the student’s IEP.

Responsibilities include direct PT, data collection, teamwork with educators and therapists, and maintaining accurate records. A PTA license in Colorado and knowledge of school-based services are required; background checks apply.