Los Angeles Unified School District

Physical Therapist (LA County)

Los Angeles Unified School District • $80K — $95K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist with relevant credentials
  • Experience in providing services to special education students
  • Strong background in assessment and report writing
  • Knowledge of IEP development and execution
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with educational teams

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy services to students with disabilities
  • Conduct assessments to determine student performance levels
  • Develop comprehensive assessment reports
  • Identify student abilities in educational and functional contexts
  • Create goals and objectives for IEP meetings
  • Maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions and student progress

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment within a specialized education setting
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives
  • Collaborative approach with other professionals
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working conditions aligned with educational scheduling
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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and Student Services/Vice Principal for Blue Ridge Academy, this employee will provide Special Education Services to students enrolled in Blue Ridge Academy. The Physical Therapist serves as a member of the Blue Ridge Academy Team and will collaborate as well as consult with the team members. The Physical Therapist will assess student performance in the areas of disability; develop assessment reports; identify student abilities within education, developmental or functional parameters; develop goals and objectives for consideration in the individualized education program (IEP) team meeting and maintain appropriate documentation and reports. The Physical Therapist supports students who have conditions that are mentally, physically or developmentally disabling.

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About Los Angeles Unified School District

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 over 550,000 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.
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Size
64,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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