Therapist/Physically Disabled (Physical Therapist) at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for the nearly 40,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will be assigned to the Special Education Department: Under general direction and based on Individual Family Support Plan team recommendations, perform highly skilled, specialized physical therapy services with orthopedically disabled, and Early Start program students. There are no supervisory responsibilities. This position will require employee to frequently travel in personal automobile to school sites and throughout the community. This is a 10-month position in which the employee will report from August to May while school is in session.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Master's Degree or Doctorate with a major in Physical Therapy. Experience: Two years experience working with children with orthopedic disabilities. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate to practice as a Registered Physical Therapist in California. If licensed in another state, incumbent must obtain the appropriate license issued by the State of California within twenty-four months from the date of employment. Possession of CPR and first aid certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé and Physical Therapy license to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required. An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Master's Degree or Doctorate with a major in Physical Therapy. Experience: Two years experience working with children with orthopedic disabilities. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate to practice as a Registered Physical Therapist in California. If licensed in another state, incumbent must obtain the appropriate license issued by the State of California within twenty-four months from the date of employment. Possession of CPR and first aid certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé and Physical Therapy license to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required. An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Application Deadline
6/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/13/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$52.13 - $66.31 Per Hour
$52.13 - $66.31 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Based on the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule. (Salary range placement depends on education/experience.)
Length of Work Year
16 hours per week/ 10 months per year/ 0.4 FTE
Employment Type
Part Time