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Phy ther, sch, spec ed (12300479)

Los Angeles Unified School District

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 18 days ago
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About the role

The core responsibility is serving as a School Physical Therapist, utilizing modern physical therapy methods, including assistive technology, to support students. This involves composing and comprehending written communication and applying scientifically based research in decision-making processes.

Salary details

All Salary Tables located at https://www.lausd.org/Page/4045 [https://www.lausd.org/Page/4045]

Application filing dates: Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis based upon District need and selection criteria

Information about lausd

We are LAUSD.

We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners.

Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education.

Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world & ready to thrive in college, career and life.

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students.

We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

Benefits

  • Please visit https://www.lausd.org/benefits [https://www.lausd.org/benefits] to learn more about benefits for employees.
  • Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Retirement: Membership in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Job duties/Responsibilities

School Physical Therapist [https://4.files.edl.io/c218/04/07/25/193254-5642cd65-2c17-4e42-8f59-02967d871783.pdf]

  • Minimum requirements
  • A bachelor’s, master’s degree, or doctorate degree in physical therapy from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
  • A current and valid license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) to practice physical therapy.
  • Physical and mental fitness to serve as a School Physical Therapist as certified by a licensed physician and surgeon or medical officer pursuant to Education Code Section 44839 and evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis pursuant to Education Code Section 49406.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Annual Bloodborne Pathogen training (new employees must complete prior to employment).

Qualifications

  • 1.
  • Ability to use a variety of modern methods, techniques, and practices in physical therapy including assistive technology and low incidence equipment.
  • 2.
  • Knowledge of the fundamental principles and accepted trends in the field of school physical therapy.
  • 3.
  • Ability to compose and comprehend written communication.
  • 4.
  • Ability to use scientifically based research and evidence in their decision-making process.
  • 5.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and District personnel, both individually and as a group.
  • 6.
  • Ability to properly use and to care for the materials, supplies, and equipment employed in performing services as a physical therapist.
  • 7.
  • Understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns of students.
  • 8.
  • Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socio-economic groups.
  • 9.
  • Ability to travel to sites/locations throughout the District.
  • 10.
  • Ability to observe and evaluate subordinate’s activities, as appropriate.
  • 11.
  • Knowledge of basic computer application software.

Application and selection process

1. Complete application

Provide contact information for professional references, including current or most recent school-based or clinical experience.

Applicants for school physical therapy will be contacted by a recruiter to obtain outstanding documents or information. 2. Candidates who receive an offer from the OT and PT Program will be contacted with onboarding instructions.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited institution and a current, valid license from the Physical Therapy Board of California. Candidates must also possess physical and mental fitness for the role and maintain a valid driver's license.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Evaluation
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Application
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LA

Hiring organization

Los Angeles Unified School District

Second largest in the nation, the Los Angeles Unified School District enrolls more than 520,000 students. The District covers an area totaling 710 square miles, which includes most of the city of Los Angeles, along with all or portions of 25 cities and unincorporated areas of...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeEducational
Size10,001+ employees
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