BANNING LEWIS ACADEMY

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Title

Part Time Physical Therapist

Work Year

10 Months

Office

Banning Lewis Ranch / Preparatory Academy

Department

Special Education

Reports To

Principal

Pay Range

This is a part time position

Salary will begin at $ 55,500 for full time and is commensurate with experience

At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.

At Banning Lewis Ranch, we serve students in Grades K-5. Highlights include our Capturing Kid's Hearts Program, Celebration of Learning Nights, 5th Grade Capstone Field Trip to Washington DC, and a well-rounded student schedule that includes Spanish, Art, PE, Music & Technology.

At Banning Lewis Prep, we serve students in Grades 6-12. We carefully transition students into Middle School with purposeful social activities and programs as LEAD our leadership development program, sports through the Central Colorado Athletic League, and numerous clubs and electives. In High School, we offer traditions such as Homecoming, Prom, and Student Senate. We focus on Concurrent Enrollment opportunities, Service Learning Projects, Senior Capstone Projects, and college and career readiness (such as online courses, career & technical business programs, foreign exchange program opportunities and much more. At the High School level, our athletes compete in the Tri-Peaks League and have many additional extracurricular opportunities such as Mock Trial, Jazz & Concert Band, National Honor Society, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist provides specialized services and programming for students with disabilities who are eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Act and the Colorado Exceptional Children's Education Act. The Physical Therapist provides individualized or group instruction to develop educationally related gross motor, and/or self-help skills as determined by the student's Individual Education Program in order to insure students receive reasonable educational benefit and access to the general education environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors.

• Completes student assessments to determine gross motor skills impact on access to school environment and education.
• Prepares for student Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings through collaboration with staff, interpretation of assessments, and appropriate documentation.
• Actively participates in IEP meetings.
• Works to promote independent functioning in activities of daily living such as wheelchair transfers and movement transitions.
• Collaborates and consults with physical education staff to assure that students with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in physical education programs to the fullest extent possible.
• Attends parent conferences and other meetings as needed.
• Provides direct support to students to address educational needs identified by a multidisciplinary team.
• Provides on-going consultation with school staff and parents in support of access to special education programming.
• Prepares reports and other documentation to assure accountability, including Medicaid billing.
• Follows all state and federal regulations related to Special Service Providers.
• Promotes independent functioning within the educational setting as it relates to gross motor skills.
• Provides specialized in-service training for all Para-Educators and special education school staff for transfers, lifting, gait belt usage, and other equipment as appropriate.
• Provides specialized in-service training for school staff upon request or as needed to meet the requirements of the student's Individualized Education Program.
• Interfaces with outside community agencies and professionals as needed.
• Modifies classroom environments and resources as needed
• Coordinates and creates a flexible schedule required for multiple service delivery locations and student/staff/school schedules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision & Technical Responsibilities: This position does not supervise other employees.

Budget Responsibility: This position does not have any direct budget responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position:

Education & Training:

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Physical Therapy

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in an educational setting strongly preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Ability to maintain excellent attendance
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and common software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Apps.

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:

• Holds a Colorado Department of Education Specialized Service Provider license for Physical Therapist
• Holds Colorado DORA license for Physical Therapist
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado driver's license required for hire

OTHER WORK FACTORS

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. There are no specific vision abilities required by this job.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a usual office or school environment.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, analyze, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Occasionally required to compile, copy, compute and negotiate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.
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