School Physical Therapist

HonorVet Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a licensed Special Education Physical Therapist to provide school-based services in a Colorado Springs K-12 district. This full-time role supports students with diverse needs, delivering evidence-based therapy aligned with IEP goals and district policies, and working both independently and as part of a collaborative education team.

You will assess students, adapt services for varying abilities, document progress, and coordinate with families, teachers, and

Qualifications

• Active Colorado Dept. of Education SSP license required.
• Knowledge of school-based physical therapy and IEP processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and documentation duties.

Responsibilities

• Assess students and plan services aligned with IEP goals.
• Deliver school-based physical therapy per state and district policies.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and related service providers.
• Maintain accurate records and data systems.
• Supervise volunteers/paraprofessionals when applicable.
• Follow safety and crisis procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

SSP License (Colorado Dept of Education)

Job description

Special Education Physical Therapist – K-12 School District | Full-Time | Colorado Springs, CO

Assignment length: 2026/2027 school year (183 days)

Schedule: Days, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day

Work week: 37.5 hours

Setting: K-12 public school district, Special Education

About the Assignment

We’re hiring a licensed Physical Therapist to provide school-based services for students with diverse needs in a Colorado Springs school district. You’ll develop and deliver evidence-based services that help students access instruction and take part in school activities. You’ll work independently and as part of a collaborative education team, with families, teachers, and other related service providers.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess students and plan services around their individual needs, goals, and progress
• Deliver physical therapy services aligned with state and federal laws, district policy, and each student’s IEP
• Adapt services for students across a range of ability levels
• Collaborate with families, educators, and the school team
• Keep accurate records and documentation
• Supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
• Follow school safety, health, and crisis procedures

The role is active: regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing, with lifting up to 20 lbs (more for some assignments). It also includes occasional outdoor work and physically assisting or restraining students when necessary.

Requirements

• Active Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider (SSP) License, Initial or Professional
• Knowledge of school-based physical therapy and special education requirements
• Understanding of student data privacy laws
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Computer proficiency, including documentation and data systems
• Willingness to take part in ongoing training