<p>Physical Therapist for 2025 - 2026 School Year</p> <p>Cooperative School Services is based in Rensselaer, Indiana, and serves nine school corporations (Benton Community, Frontier, Kankakee Valley, North Newton, North White, Rensselaer Central, South Newton, Tri-County and West Central). The position covers multiple school buildings and requires a personal vehicle for travel with mileage reimbursement.</p> <p>Position: Physical Therapist (Preschool - 12)</p> <p>Job Description: The Physical Therapist provides evaluations for students to assess strengths and needs as it pertains to function and the ability to participate in school tasks. They provide direct therapy to students as it relates to education.</p> <p>Terms of Employment: 125 School Days (Generally mid-August - early June)/ 7.5 hours per day. Salary and Benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Indiana. Valid State Certification as specified in the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA). </li><li>School PT services and evaluation experience preferred </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provides written and verbal reports, collaboration, and teamwork within the case conference setting </li><li>Provides consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators concerning the strengths and needs of individual students as it relates to education. </li><li>Designs, fabricates, and adapts materials and/or equipment in the educational environment. </li><li>Works collaboratively with school personnel to support the student's independent functioning within the school setting. </li><li>Provides and participates with opportunities for in-service training related to special needs, educational support, provision of PT services and/or state and federal regulations, etc. as related to education. </li><li>Completes daily documentation related to services provided to students per department guidelines. </li><li>Provides written information for evaluation, progress reports, and monitoring progress. </li><li>Documents and maintains an accurate record of therapy sessions, consultation, and other pertinent activities in daily notes and/or Medicaid Billing. Completes required paperwork in a timely and well-organized manner. </li><li>Uploads documentation according to federal, state and school guidelines. </li><li>Maintains confidentiality of all student records, school and other related information as noted by HIPPA and FERPA. </li><li>Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Director of Special Education </li></ul> <p>Application Process: Candidates will be contacted for the interview process.</p> <ul> <li>Contact CSS for application:?mail@cooperativeschoolservices.org </li><li>Submit a completed application with 3 letters of recommendation, a cover letter, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. </li><li>Deadline: March 20, 2025 </li></ul> <p>Paid Time Off (PTO): 13 days the first year, 10 for succeeding year</p> <p>Insurance: Available as per West Central School Corporation contract</p> <p>Mileage Reimbursement: Per IRS rate as of 7/1/2025</p> <p>Other: Direct Deposit, PERF</p> <p>It is the policy of West Central School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its educational programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title II, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.?Questions or concerns should be directed to: Superintendent c/o West Central School Corporation, PO Box 578, Francesville, IN 47946?Phone 219-567-9161.</p>