Physical Therapy Consultant

Mission

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 140,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

Competition Close Date: Monday, January 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Calendar: 10 month traditional

Salary: PSS Grade IV $54.97-$72.23 per hour / $84,649 - $111,234 annually

FTE: 0.8

Additional Information

This position works as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing supports and services within an educational context.

Position Description

Purpose and Accountability

The purpose of this job is to support students in obtaining and/or maintaining an optimum level of physical function; facilitating students’ access to and meaningful participation in their educational program.

Major Responsibilities

• Determines nature and extent of student’s motor abilities.

• Assesses current physical status, functional mobility and participation in classroom activities; provides educationally based programs to promote independent motor and mobility skills.

• Integrates information from multidisciplinary perspectives (school, community, medical) to support the development of functional/physical adaptations and programming.

• Evaluates and identifies areas of need for physical access to the school and playground; facilitates functional participation in daily living skills.

• Provides suggestions, demonstrations/modelling and in-services for enhancing student(s) motor function and mobility in a variety of school environments.

• Serves as a resource and support to teachers in the adaptation of curriculum, classroom materials and activities to meet the needs of students.

• Trials, recommends, and orders specialized equipment (adapted desks & seating; wheelchairs; walkers; standing frames, etc.).

• Trains and provides ongoing support to staff on safe lifting and transfer techniques, including equipment use (e.g., track lifts).

• Maintains an awareness of current trends and developments and continues to upgrade skills and knowledge to support the educational program plan.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (or equivalent) and have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working as a Physical Therapist.

• Must be an active registered member of the Physiotherapy Alberta College.

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that maintains an educational perspective.

• AADL authorizer status an asset.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• An ability to integrate perspectives from multiple disciplines into educational program plans to be implemented in the classroom.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be able to function with a minimum of support and supervision.

• Personal suitability.

This position requires personal transportation to conduct job responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education who are offered employment must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

Be Part of Our Success

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team where your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives and learning of more than 125,000 CBE students? The Calgary Board of Education is looking for exceptional professionals to join our team. Our employees are highly valued and recognized; a career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards, and supports.