Physical Therapist - Leave Replacement

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION:

Physical Therapist, 1.0 FTE

SCHEDULE:

7 hours/day and start/end times vary by building (between 7:20 a.m.-4:00 p.m.); Monday-Friday; School Year + additional days (reference Appendix B-1)

LOCATION:

Student Support Services assigns School Building Location(s)

SUPERVISOR:

Department Director(s)

POSITION TYPE:

Certificated, Leave Replacement for 25-26 SY

COMPENSATION:

$110,208/year; Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

OTHER COMPENSATION:

View positions listed in CEA Appendices for details around additional days, etc.

• Professional Development and Supply Allocation Funds:

The District will provide annually $700 per FTE employee for reimbursement of 1) Classes, conferences and/or workshops; 2) Purchase of work related materials (no gift cards may be purchased with these funds for any reason); 3) Certification Support

• New Certified Staff Funds:

The District will provide a one-time $400 per FTE reimbursement to new employees with one year or less previous teaching experience (includes substitute time) to support initial classroom setup and supply needs. Does not apply to partial year leave replacement contracts.

BENEFITS:

Paid leave; If utilizing flexible hours/schedule, position hours must generate at least 630 work hours in the current school year for the following to apply: Medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Washington State ESA Physical Therapist Certificate; Valid Washington State Drivers License and personal transportation; WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

• Please note: Per the CEA bargaining agreement, this is a restricted position. Those wishing to transfer must currently hold the same position (i.e., Instructional Support TOSA to Instructional Support TOSA). Employees not currently holding the same position and seeking transfer into the restricted positions must apply and the top four candidates, as determined by the hiring team, will be guaranteed an interview with out-of-district candidates.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Cheney Public Schools is a rapidly growing district serving approximately 5,300 students and encompasses the towns of Cheney and Airway Heights, an expansive rural area, and a developing industrial and residential area on the West Plains. The District covers 380 square miles.

Cheney Public Schools is committed to high expectations and continuous progress for students, staff, and administration. The District provides a rich learning environment for all students, and the local community provides consistent and unwavering support for an extensive co-curricular program. Our mission states, "Cheney Public Schools exists to guarantee a safe and caring environment where ALL students learn at high levels and graduate with options for post-secondary education, careers, and civic engagement."

Cheney Public Schools utilizes the PLC process to drive student learning and success. Occupational therapists in Cheney Public Schools work in highly collaborative teams and participate in shared assessments and continual improvement in support of student learning growth. Cheney Public Schools Strategic Plan drives the work of the district. There are six priorities: Student Safety, Student Well Being, Learning and Growth, Future Ready Outcomes, Exemplar School District, and Community and Facility Growth. The work of district physical therapists is integral to Learning and Growth, Future Ready Outcomes and Exemplar School District.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct screenings, assessments and write reports/documentation related to eligibility for physical therapy services in a timely manner.
• Analyze assessment results for the purpose of determining eligibility, writing goals and providing services to qualifying students.
• Attend meetings as itinerant schedule allows, function as a member of various teams for the purpose of discussing for students referred for evaluation, for sharing PT eligibility recommendations, and developing/implementing IEP's.
• Develop and implement IEP therapy goals and objectives for children on caseload.
• Maintain accurate and timely data regarding student progress and communicate this information to parents, teachers using IEP online progress reporting or other progress reporting tool.
• Provide direct and/or related services to eligible students for qualifying students.
• Act as case manager for student qualifying only in gross motor skills.
• Re-assess and modify therapy plans/IEP goals when indicated, including exiting from services via re-evaluation or reassessment when warranted.
• Determine need for adaptive equipment with team and implement the use of adaptive equipment and devices for the student and/or classroom as identified in student's IEP/504 plan.
• Provide staff training and guidance around adaptive equipment, gross motor needs, lifting, and transferring students.
• Order physical therapy supplies and equipment as appropriate/needed in collaboration with OT/PT team.
• Consult and collaborate with classroom teachers concerning generalization of skills from therapy sessions to the classroom.
• Actively participate in in building and district Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Provide staff in-service/training to improve an understanding of therapy principles and lifting techniques as needed.
• Serve at case manager for students identified for special education, PT services only.
• Attend outside clinic and agency meetings as appropriate, maintaining a consulting role with outside agency personnel as appropriate.
• Supervise assistants, physical therapy students, and/or volunteers assigned to the physical therapist.
• Attend staff development and professional seminars and meetings to maintain and upgrade professional skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee often remains indoors, however, may occasionally work in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May experience shifts in work schedule and/or work site according to student/district needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Washington State ESA Physical Therapist Certificate
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; use two person transfer/lift

CLEARANCES

• WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

EVALUATION

The employee shall be evaluated per the terms of the Cheney Education Association (CEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement by the department director, building principal, or designee. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above Duties and Responsibilities, Essential Functions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Must maintain valid Washington State ESA Physical Therapist Certificate
• Must complete school safety training prior to deadline indicated within system and annually thereafter
• Attend designated trainings as specified by department director(s) and/or supervisor in order to maintain knowledge/skills
• Submit current/renewed certificates/licenses to Human Resources upon attaining

HISTORY

Job description updated: July 2025

LOCATION:

Student Support Services (SSS)

WORK SITE:

Based on student need as determined by SSS administration

REPORTING

RELATIONSHIPS:

Position is supervised and evaluated by the department director(s) with input from work site principal(s)

COMPENSATION:

Placement on the CEA Salary Schedule based on education and experience

REPRESENTATION:

Cheney Education Association (CEA) a local chapter of Washington Education Association

Cheney Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions: Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator - Tom Arlt, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: ...; Section 504 Coordinator - Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: ....

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