Frontline Applicant Tracking - Granite School District

Openings as of 4/27/2025

Physical Therapy Assistant

JobID: 21504

Position Type:
  Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Physical Therapy Assistant


Date Posted:
  4/25/2025


Location:
  Special Education


Date Available:
  07/28/2025


Closing Date:
  05/02/2025


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If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Robyn Roper Associate Director, at (385)-646-4586 or email rroper@graniteschools.org
 
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Job Title	Physical Therapy Assistant
Department	Special Education
Supervisor	Associate Director / Director
Salary Schedule	ESP (64)
Lane Placement	L
Contract Length	10 months
FLSA Classification	Non-exempt
Last Review Date	July 2021

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.  Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary
The Physical Therapy Assistant monitors and implements programs according to treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist.  They will assist with evaluations and observations including case review, data collection and coordination of schedules with teachers.  They will adapt equipment and assist in writing recommendations.  They are involved with assisting students with access to the school environment.  They will consistently develop alternatives to increase function.  Pediatric experience is preferred.  Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
 
Essential Functions
• Works with the District Physical Therapist to provide gross motor services to special needs students who qualify for services.
•  Assists and guides staff in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified gross motor delayed students.
• Provides screening to identify gross motor delayed children at regular intervals and at specified levels.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community.
•  Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy coordinating with the physical therapist to meet individual students’ needs and correct existing gross motor delays.
•  Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student’s daily activities.
•  Provides information, and support to parents and families when appropriate.
Non-Essential Functions
• Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Qualifications
Associates degree
Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
 
Required Prior Experience
Pediatric or Neurological Experience Preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Ability to interact positively with students, supervisors, and others.
Ability to assist students in a variety of situations that may arise.

Assigned Decision Making
Works under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist and will collaborate with the PT regarding motor programs. Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher and related service professionals.  Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.  Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions. Concerns for safety of self and others.
 
Interactions with Others
Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student’s daily activities.
 
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervision of students being supported.
 
Budget Responsibility
None.
 
Working Environment
Work setting is primarily in the classroom setting.  May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks; working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
 
Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear.  Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.  Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Note:  The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.


 
 




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SpEd Motor Aide

JobID: 21505

Position Type:
  Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/SPED Motor Aide


Date Posted:
  4/22/2025


Location:
  Special Education


Date Available:
  As soon as possible


Closing Date:
  04/29/2025


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Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.



If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Robyn Roper, Associtate Director, at (385)-646-4586 or email rroper@graniteschools.org

Hours per week: up to 29
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Job Title	Special Education Motor Aide
Department	Health Related Services
Supervisor	Associate Director
Salary Schedule	Paraeducator Salary Schedule
Lane Placement	C1
Contract Length	Hourly Only
FLSA Classification	Non-exempt
Last Review Date	August 2020

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.  Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary
 
A Motor Aide is expected to carry out a variety of programs developed by an Occupation Therapist (OT) and/or a Physical Therapist (PT). The therapy programs support students in accessing their regular or special education. Their job is to help students practice and learn skills to reach goals and generalize them into the school setting. The GSP works under the general supervision and direction of the OT/PT.  Attendance and physical presence are required and is an essential function of this position.  Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
 
 
Essential Functions
• Assist students in practicing and learning skills to reach goals as outlined by OT/PT
• Carry out programs designed by OT/PT
• Keep daily data sheets
• Required to keep daily data sheets
• Assist students with gross motor, fine motor, toileting, feeding, lifting
• Flexibility base on student needs
Non-Essential Functions
• Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• If working in a Title 1 school, one of the following:
  • 48 hours of college credit; or
  • pass the ParaPro exam.
 
Required Prior Experience
None

Required Knowledge and Skills
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Ability to interact positively with students
• Ability to assist students in a variety of situations that may arise
Assigned Decision Making
Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher and related service professionals.  Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.  Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions. Concerns for safety of self and others.
 
Interactions with Others
Positive interaction with students, teachers, Occupations Therapists, Physical Therapists, support personnel, and administrators
 
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervision of students being supported.
 
Budget Responsibility
None
 
 
Working Environment
Work setting is mainly in the classroom setting.  May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather. May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.  May be required to drive in adverse conditions.
 
 
Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:
•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear.  Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.  Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Note:  The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
 

 




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