What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Special Ed (QSS # 9377) position at Santa Clara Unified School District?
Physical Therapist - Special Ed (QSS # 9377) at Santa Clara Unified School District
Application Deadline
6/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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408-423-2029
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$83.01 - $105.94 Per Hour
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Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support graduates who are resilient, future-ready, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society. SCUSD’s Adult Portrait embodies eight elements that support our students: • World-Leading Professional • Student-Centered Lifelong Learner • Creative and Critical Thinker • Adaptive Forward Thinker • The Caring Adult • Inclusivity Champion • Equity Advocate • Empowering Collaborator If you have the skills to support this vision, we invite you to apply to join our team. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Requirements / Qualifications
Candidate will provide pediatric education based physical therapy assessment, treatment, and consultation to students with special needs enrolled in the educational programs of the Santa Clara Unified School District; determines levels of function relative to the student’s age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care and activities of daily living; consults with many different educational team members within a framework of special education policies and procedures; exercises independent clinical judgment and well-developed communication skills.
Qualifications: Candidate must possess a valid license from or eligibility for licensing with the Physical Therapy Board of California to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of California in accordance with the Physical Therapy Act and, generally have a combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical method to demonstrate these qualifications would be two years of clinical experience in pediatric therapy in an educational setting with emphasis on developmental disabilities. A candidate should have the skill in the application of physical therapy techniques utilized in the assessment and treatment of children with disabilities in the school setting and develop and implement treatment plans, goals, and objectives to correct sensory-motor dysfunction as it relates to educational goals and objectives. Candidate will work as a strong member of the IEP team, using current best practice clinical skills for working with children and adolescents with moderate to severe physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Experience in working collaboratively with teams and families is desired. Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
Requirements / Qualifications
Candidate will provide pediatric education based physical therapy assessment, treatment, and consultation to students with special needs enrolled in the educational programs of the Santa Clara Unified School District; determines levels of function relative to the student’s age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care and activities of daily living; consults with many different educational team members within a framework of special education policies and procedures; exercises independent clinical judgment and well-developed communication skills.
Qualifications: Candidate must possess a valid license from or eligibility for licensing with the Physical Therapy Board of California to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of California in accordance with the Physical Therapy Act and, generally have a combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical method to demonstrate these qualifications would be two years of clinical experience in pediatric therapy in an educational setting with emphasis on developmental disabilities. A candidate should have the skill in the application of physical therapy techniques utilized in the assessment and treatment of children with disabilities in the school setting and develop and implement treatment plans, goals, and objectives to correct sensory-motor dysfunction as it relates to educational goals and objectives. Candidate will work as a strong member of the IEP team, using current best practice clinical skills for working with children and adolescents with moderate to severe physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Experience in working collaboratively with teams and families is desired. Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
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