PHYSICAL THERAPIST - 0.5 FTE

Position Information:

Highline Public Schools is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team of educators for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year!

SUMMARY: The position of Physical Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting physical therapy programs to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally challenged students. The Physical Therapist is often required to travel between two or more work sites during a single work day.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program, Washington State Physical Therapy License, and Washington State ESA Certificate � Physical Therapist
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Criminal background clearance, valid WA State driver's license and proof of insurance, post-hire, pre-employment physical assessment, and all certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities.

For a full job description, please see the attachment.

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package.  Check them out here!

NOTE: Individual positions may be filled via one the following processes: external hires, internal hires, internal displacements, or internal voluntary transfers. Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process. Applicants will be notified when a position has been filled.

OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. 

The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026, identifying four bold goals:

• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender ex