Physical Therapist (Remote Hybrid Option)

Physical Therapist (Remote Hybrid Option) JobID: 2652 Position Type: Professional - Licensed/Skilled/ Physical Therapist Date Posted: 2/2/2026 Location: Student Support Center Professional Compensation Plan Salary Range: $67,529 - $81,360 /Year Shift Type: Full-Time Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Executive Director – Special Education EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: 2026-2027 School Year PRIMARY PURPOSE To facilitate a student's functioning in the school setting; to minimize the effects of the student's disability on his or her ability to participate in the educational process. QUALIFICATIONS Completed an accredited education program including fieldwork requirements with an entry level degree (bachelor's, master's, or post-baccalaureate certificate) in physical therapy Licensure by the Texas State Board Physical Therapy Examiners (TSBPTE) SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Possess knowledge of pediatric /adult student population, variety of disabilities, intervention methods/strategies, and the educational system Exhibit excellent communication (verbal and written), public relation, and interpersonal skills Have knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures for the MISD Efficient use of technology EXPERIENCE Pediatric affiliation and/or public-school experience Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Assist students to develop self-help skills necessary to permit students to be able to manage in the classroom and school with minimal assistance for personal needs Evaluate and recommend appropriate educational accommodations for students with disabilities Evaluate and recommend modifications to meet federal ADA standards Assist students to develop functional mobility to permit greatest freedom of movement within the educational environment Provide environmental adaptations to permit students the access to and mobility within the educational, home, and community environment Provide instruction and/or training in positioning, handling, and transferring of students Evaluate, recommend, and construct positioning devices to provide stable postural base to allow attention to be focused on educational tasks; to enable students to complete written class work in appropriate time frames Evaluate and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment Evaluate and recommend vocational needs to prepare students for vocational placement and general life skills Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned Perform other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None WORKING CONDITIONS Communicating well in both oral and written form, complying with time lines, making multiple decisions regarding supportive services required to assist a student to benefit from special education In-District travel Daily standing, stooping, and walking Daily lifting/transferring of students (independently and/or assisted) The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr