Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant - School-Based PT

Exceptional Student Education; Florida; On-site; USD 26,601 - 30,872; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires licensure in Florida and involves working with students in special education settings. Responsibilities include serving as an itinerant Physical Therapist Assistant and traveling within Lake County. The starting salary ranges from $19.31 to $22.41 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of Florida as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Experience in special education settings is preferable.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an itinerant Physical Therapist Assistant for students.
• Work to meet student needs for success.
• Travel within Lake County Schools for various assignments.

Skills

Licensure in Florida as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Travel within the county

Experience in special education settings

Job description

Lake County School District (FL) Exceptional Student Education - Tavares, Florida Open in Google Maps

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lake County School District (FL) Exceptional Student Education - Tavares, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Lake County School District (FL)

Job Details

Job ID: 5670256
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

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Additional Job Information

Exceptional Student Education

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Lake County School's ESE Department. We are excited about your interest in joining our team. As a team, we strive to ensure the needs of all students with disabilities and students who are gifted are met to create and maintain an environment for success in all of our schools. If you have that same desire, we encourage you to apply and give us an opportunity to meet with you.

We welcome an opportunity to review your application for the position of Physical Therapy Assistant.

This is an itinerant position serving students in Lake County Schools. In County travel is required. Qualified candidate must be licensed in the state of Florida as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

If you have additional questions about the position, pleasereach out to the hiring manager at the school/department to which you are applying, as noted below in this job posting.

Starting salary for new or returning hires is commensurate with relevant education and experience.

Notes: (1) This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship. (2) In accordance with House Bill 521, the Agency for Health Care Administration created a public webpage to provide education and awareness of care provider background screening. Click the following link for webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Veterans' Preference Information

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application beforesubmitting, in order for the district to consider your request.

The Lake County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Lake County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position Type: 8 Hours Per Day
Salary: $19.31 to $22.41 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Special Education > PT Assistant

Student Services > PT Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Damaris Teron , Program Specialist
• Exceptional Student Education
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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