1.0 Licensed Physical Therapist - 25/26 SY

1.0 Licensed Physical Therapist

LOCATION

.20 John Glenn High School .10 Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy .05 Walker-Winter Elementary School .05 Adams Middle School .60 Outreach

REPORTS TO

Building Administrator/Special Education Supervisor

COMPENSATION

Range starts at $55,532 based on W-WEA Collective Agreement

BENEFITS

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Michigan Public School Retirement Plan Sick Day Buy Back Incentive

POSTING DATES

May 11, 2026 - Until filled Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne-Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). We also have an early childhood center, an ultra-modern facility for career/technical training, an alternative high school, and a thriving online program. The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLILITIES

Others duties may be assigned

• Interpret physician orders related to professional area of responsibility
• Assess gross motor skills and therapeutic equipment needs of students
• Develop, implement, monitor and modify treatment plans based on physician orders and assessment of student as appropriate
• Complete IEP, MET, Medicaid and treatment forms/reports
• Maintain treatment/progress notes and Medicaid documentation per professional standards
• Train Paraprofessionals on various student plans
• Regular and predictable attendance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Michigan
• Michigan Driver's License
• Pediatric experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must have good written and oral language ability
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and is frequently required to move about the inside of the building. This employee will be required to assist in transferring students from one location to another, e.g., from a wheelchair to a mat table, which may require lifting up to 50 pounds and/or pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds. The person in this position frequently communicates with teachers, parents and students, including reading to students, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee must be able to engage in the physical management of students in order to maintain a safe environment for students and others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff and occasionally with the public. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

EVALUATION

Job performance is evaluated in accordance with district guidelines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The amount of contract, length of the workday and the number of workdays is based on the WWEA collective bargaining agreement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at https://www.wwcsd.net or come to the Human Resources Department to access the online application system. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.