This position is open until filled.

District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of a Physical Therapist.  We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community.  Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.  

District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready."

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Application Process:  All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents:

1. Letter of interest;
2. Current Resume;
3. Three (3) recent letters of reference
4. Copy of your Oregon Physical Therapy License
5. Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts

Job Purpose Statements:

This employee is involved in specialized physical therapy programs for handicapped students.  The work involves the evaluation, treatment, consultative and supervisory service which supports the educational process and life adjustment of involved students.  This is technical and complex work involving judgment, initiative, and discretion.

Job Qualifications & Licensure:      

• Knowledge of human development throughout the life span and how it integrates with student's unique developmental status.
• Knowledge of the federal, state, local regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide physical therapy practice in schools.
• Ability to participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary educational teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available.
• Ability to lift students according to acceptable risk factors guidelines (up to 50 pounds maximum without additional support). Exact lifting requirements will vary based upon student weight, tone, and transfer positions/space.
• Credentials meeting current certification requirements as set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association and other certification requirements of the State of Oregon.
• Graduate of an accredited college of Physical Therapy.
• Oregon Physical Therapy License.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; successful completion of district required drug screening, completion of Blood Borne Pathogens training.

Essential Functions:

• Screen and assess students to determine physical therapy needs.
• Develop and implement programs in the following areas:
  • Activities that promote postural and gross motor development; i.e. head control, sitting and standing balance;
  • Gait training and functional mobility for maximum independence in the educational environment;
  • Wheelchair mobility, transfer skills, and positioning;
  • Activities that improve strength and coordination prevent deformity or enhance respiratory and cardiovascular function.
  • Collaboration with Special Education teams including Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Assistive Technology Specialists, school psychologist and special education teacher to optimize student access to educational curriculum.
• Fitting, sizing, training staff on devices and equipment (wheelchairs, standers, transfer devices) to enhance student independence in the educational setting. Monitor braces and prostheses;
• Instruct, train and monitor classroom staff and parents in the handling of students;
• Provide physical therapy input to the team for developing Individual Education programs (IEP’s) for each qualified student and participate in the IEP meetings;
• Implement and monitor therapy programs designated on a student’s IEP;
• Teach parents, teachers, aides or other appropriate personnel to implement motor programs.

Other Job Functions:

• Maintains and submit records and reports to the Supervisor related to physical therapy.
• Acts as a resource person in the area of physical therapy services.

 Experience Preferred:

• Experience providing physical therapy services to K-12 Special Education students.

Workplace Expectations:

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron.

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
3. External Applicants must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or qualify for a religious or medical exception.

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.

North Wasco County School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veteran’s status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates