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About the Role
About You
- A bachelor’s, master’s degree, or doctorate degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited institution.
- A current and valid license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC).
- Physical and mental fitness to serve as a School Physical Therapist as certified by a licensed physician.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Annual Bloodborne Pathogen training.
- Ability to use a variety of modern methods, techniques, and practices in physical therapy.
- Knowledge of fundamental principles and accepted trends in school physical therapy.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and District personnel.
- Understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns of students.
Benefits
- Paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- Membership in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Second largest school district in the nation, LAUSD enrolls 640,000+ students in kindergarten through 12th grade, at over 900 schools, and 187 public charter schools. The boundaries spread over 720 square miles and include the mega-city of Los Angeles as well as all or parts of 31 smaller municipalities plus several unincorporated sections of Southern California. The mission of LAUSD is reflected in continued double-digit growth on the state Academic Performance Index (API); the upward trend in the graduation rate, progress in the pass rate on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and other academic indicators. LA schools boast more winners of the United States Academic Decathlon championships-12-than any other District in this country. Add to those impressive victories, outstanding individual student and team achievements in: science, mathematics, social studies, language arts, foreign and dual languages, business and entrepreneurial skills, the visual and performing arts, and athletics. Nationally recognized by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for serving healthy, low fat and vegetarian school lunches. LAUSD's standards also call for: whole grains, low sodium, locally grown fruits and vegetables and no trans fat; flavored milk or carbonated beverages. Today, the District counts more than 115 new schools and campuses, thanks to the nation's largest public works project, funded by bond measures, a testament to broad voter support.