Physiatrist (PT)

Physical Therapist

District 70's mission is to educate each student to achieve his or her full academic potential. We see D70 as a place where all children and adults are valued, similarities and differences are addressed, individuals are respected, and all children are treated as our most valuable resource and best hope for the future. We see a safe and trusting environment where children and adults are actively engaged in lifelong learning. We see a partnership with our schools and communities that flexibly responds to the educational needs of all learners in an ever-changing world.

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Physical therapists in Pueblo School District 70 provide services for students receiving special education who need direct or indirect physical therapy services as determined by the IEP team. The duties of a school-based physical therapist (PT) and physical therapy assistant (PTA) revolve around restoring and promoting healthy movement patterns in children. Using their expertise in movement and function, physical therapists help students who have a disability with which they are eligible for special education and related services. The physical therapist and physical therapist assistant work with qualifying students to promote independent functioning in activities of daily living that occur within the school environment such as wheelchair transfers and transfers to and from adaptive equipment (gait trainers, walkers, adapted trikes, standers, mat tables, or changing tables). They help the student establish and maintain their performance within the capabilities of the student; develop and improve walking skills with or without adaptive equipment to access and participate in the educational environment; 70 Payroll Direct Deposit Program. Procedure for Application

A Certified Application must be submitted on-line at Incomplete applications or those not fully submitted will not be forwarded for review.

Based on employment status, District 70 offers a variety of benefits including: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; annual leave, vacation, and holiday pay; employee assistance program; PERA retirement; A full list of benefits is located on our website under the District Information Tab in the Human Resources Department.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Pueblo County School District 70 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions under ADA.