Temporary Early Intervention/Early Childhood Physical Therapist

Temporary Licensed Opening for 2025-2026

POSITION

Temporary 1.0 FTE Physical Therapist –Early Childhood Special Education - MECP

LOCATION(S)

MECP

JOB NUMBER

#25-516

POSITION START DATE

As soon as possible

DATE POSTED

November 26, 2025

CLOSING DATE/TIME

Internal Candidates - Position closes at 4:00pm, Wednesday, December 3, 2025

External Candidates - Open until filled

Apply at https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com//hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=10244

Please see job description below:

DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40 JOB DESCRIPTION

Licensed

JOB TITLE: Student Services- Physical Therapist –Early Childhood Special Education

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Supervisor

Job Purpose Statement/s: To assess the developmental gross motor and mobility skills of

children in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education and to develop and implement

instructional/developmental interventions with children and their families.

Essential Job Functions:

Participate as a transdisciplinary team member to complete educational assessments for

children and assist in determining eligibility for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special

Education (EI/ECSE) services based on the federal and state laws.

Case manage assigned children by completing due process forms and developing IFSPs

based on the educational assessment information and/or periodic reviews.

Provide quality direct and consultative services based on the IFSP to enhance the child’s

development.

Develop appropriate systems to regularly monitor instructional progress and

maintain/complete records and reports as required by program procedures and federal

and state laws.

Work as a team member in a supportive role to teachers, educational assistants, COTAs,

LPTA, SLPA, families or other caregivers to address each child’s needs.

Completes documentation and billing for Medicaid.

Attend required meetings.

Other Job Functions:

Participate in ongoing professional development as requested or as approved by the

supervisor.

Adhere to state and Federal laws, and policies and procedures of the district, the

department and program.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned services.

Job Requirements – Qualifications:

Experience Preferred: Graduate of an accredited college of Physical Therapy. Experience

working with young children with special needs (birth through five years of age and their families.

 Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for on the job use.

Ability to lift students according to acceptable risk factors guidelines (up to 40 pounds

maximum without additional support). Exact lifting requirements will vary based upon

student weight, tone, and transfer positions/space.

Understanding of typical and atypical child development from birth through five years of

age.

Knowledge of etiology and characteristics of common developmental disabilities and the

impact on child’s abilities.

Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations which apply to the eligibility and

provisions of EI/ECSE services.

Ability to use good communication skills and productive problem-solving strategies as a

collaborative team member.

Ability to work in partnership with families, mutually exploring options, soliciting input

about what they want for their child, and respect their choices.

Ability to sit for prolonged periods, complete reports and develop an individual family

service plan, work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, and work

effectively with staff, families, students and community. Significant physical abilities

include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing

conversations, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.

Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Licensure for Physical Therapy, Criminal Justice

Fingerprint Clearance, valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability.

Must complete fingerprinting and background check with Oregon Department of

Education.

Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual preferred.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the

District's diversity.

Other: First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year according to the current contract and school

calendar.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated each year in accordance with provisions of

the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check:

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a

district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s

Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of

employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.

David Douglas School District is An Equal Opportunity Employer