Job Class: 2556, Physical Therapist

Salary Range: $48.23 - $58.64/hour

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (what does this mean?)

Length of Appointment: Appointment not to exceed six (6) months. This position is excluded by the Charter from

competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Calendar: Full Time / School Term

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21^st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
Fearless: We persist through challenges
United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

Essential Duties

As the Physical Therapist (PT) you will report to a Related Services Supervisor, be a part of the Related Services Division of the Special Education Services Department and a district leader in providing high quality assessment and services to students. You will help to lead Special Education Services transformational work to deliver on the promises outlined in our long-term, city-wide North Star, Vision, Values and Guardrails. We want someone who is organized, self-driven, a strong communicator, enjoys collaboration, and provides high-quality services.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Physical Therapist (PT) serves as a resource to the school community with regard to identifying, analyzing, understanding, and addressing gross motor differences as they impact access to learning. PTs work with students with disabilities preparing them for further education, employment, and independent living in many cases.

Utilizes a variety of standardized assessments, observations, and team input to evaluate student strengths and functional level to determine eligibility for services and to develop appropriate treatment goals.
Plans, provides and monitors physical therapy treatment programs for students as outlined in Individual Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 Plan and assesses progress on goals
Work with students who have sensory-motor impairments to develop their gross motor skills and gain independence with mobility to better access the school environment and engage with peers
Provides consultation with school personnel regarding the implementation of the program, including accommodations, use of equipment/tools, and strategies to improve generalization of skills across settings
Provides training for school personnel.
Attends and participates in team conferences/IEP meetings designed to evaluate a child's educational needs.
Maintains service records, including session notes and goal progress, and provides progress reports as required.
Works in a school year assignment and a summer assignment (preK assessment and/or Extended School Year services)
Other duties as assigned.

The strongest candidates will have:

Graduation from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
Must have completed all fieldwork requirements and possess a master’s degree.
A passionate belief in SFUSD’s Core Values: Student-Centered, Fearless, United, Social-Justice, and Diversity-Driven
2+ years of experience as an physical therapist, preferably in a school system or other pediatric practice setting.
Knowledge of a variety of assessment tools for different ages and areas of need
Understanding of IDEA regulations and the IEP process.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with families, students, and colleagues
Clear written and verbal communication
Proficient computer skills, including Google Platform (email, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides)

Minimum Qualifications

Requires registration as a Physical Therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $48.23 - $58.64/hour commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

Visit www.careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application.
Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.
You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.

Physical Therapist (2556) 2025-2026