2025-2026 Physical Therapist - Special Education - 10 months

Physical Therapist

Special Education

10 months

School Year 2025-2026

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for a 10-month Special Education Physical Therapist position in the division for the 2025-2026 school year.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MCPS is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic services to students within our schools. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the educational setting and will be passionate about helping children reach their full potential through physical therapy interventions.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following tasks are typical for a school-based physical therapist. There may be extra duties, which are not listed below, that are logically related to the PT position. Other duties may be required and assigned. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not all-inclusive, and the administration reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

• Hold or be eligible for a license with the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
• Be a graduate of an accredited school program of physical therapy
• Possess at least one year of clinical experience in the area of physical therapy
• Possess knowledge of the abilities and limitations of students with disabilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate physical therapy interventions for a school-based setting
• Document and track student progress and adjust interventions as needed
• Documentation of therapy for public billing purposes
• Supervision of physical therapy assistant, as well as documentation for public billing and IEP purposes
• Utilize Virginia IEP and Google Drive for therapeutic planning purposes, collaboration, and managing caseload
• Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized education goals tailored to meet students’ needs
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings and contribute professional recommendations
• Educate staff and families on physical therapy techniques and strategies to support student success
• Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and other school staff to integrate therapy goals into the educational environment
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations related to therapy services in schools
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a public school system
• Experience and working knowledge of Assistive Technology as it relates to PT equipment for use in the educational setting
• Knowledge of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and IEP processes
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities
• Demonstrate an ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Demonstrate an ability to multitask, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the working environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, going up/down stairs, and repetitive motions (sometimes for extended periods of time); Occasionally running may be required to keep students in proximity; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and noise. This position may require the physical therapist to lift/transfer students from one location to another, in and out of equipment, as required to participate in school activities and routines.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

SALARY: $60,207.34 - $103,355.72 annually, commensurate with experience

FLSA: Exempt

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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