Physical Therapist - DeSoto 73
| Position: | Physical Therapist |
| Subject Area: | (none) |
| Job Title: | Physical Therapist |
| Job Location: | District Wide |
| Beginning: | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| District: | DeSoto 73 |
| DeSoto, MO 63020 | |
| Telephone: |
636-586-1000 |
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist (PT)
For the 25-26 School Year
Position Summary: The Physical Therapist (PT) will develop, plan, implement, and support specialized physical therapy
programs and services for eligible, identified students in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan. Services include direct
service and/or consultation with school staff, families, medical personnel, community agencies, and others as needed.
Basic Requirements:
Physical Therapist Job Description
Location: 610 Vineland School Rd ., De Soto, MO 63020 www.desoto.k12.mo.us
De Soto, “The City of Pride”, has a population of 6,375 and is located in the southeastern part of Missouri, approximately 45 miles south of St. Louis.
District Facts:
Current enrollment-- approximately 2,400 students.
Current number of certified staff—approximately 190
100% 1:1 technology integration with Chromebooks grades K-12
Timeline: Open Until Filled
Salary: Starting at $51,250, for a Master's Degree with no previous experience. The district will provide credit for up to 10 years of experience in a school setting, plus one additional year of credit for every two years of additional school-based experience beyond that. Related Services Salary Schedule '25-'26
Benefits: Full Board-paid Medical, Dental, and Life for employees.
Application Materials and Process:
Applications must be submitted online through MOREAP at www.moreap.net or the Administrative Office at 610 Vineland School Rd., De Soto, MO 63020. Please contact Debbie Killingsworth for additional information at killingsworth.debbie@desoto.k12.mo.us
To fully complete your application, please upload the following items with your online application:
The De Soto #73 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to District programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the De Soto School District Central Office, 610 Vineland School Road De Soto, MO 63020, or by telephone at (636) 586-1000.
Physical Therapist (PT)
For the 25-26 School Year
Position Summary: The Physical Therapist (PT) will develop, plan, implement, and support specialized physical therapy
programs and services for eligible, identified students in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan. Services include direct
service and/or consultation with school staff, families, medical personnel, community agencies, and others as needed.
Basic Requirements:
- 1. Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or a Master’s Degree if graduated after December 31, 2002.
2. Hold an active and valid Physical Therapy license issued by the State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
3. Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
4. Knowledge, use, and application of technology in an education setting.
5. Skills in word processing.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Deadline and detail-oriented.
8. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all areas.
9. Ability to physically move throughout all district buildings and campus locations.
10. Ability to produce high-quality, error-free work products.
Physical Therapist Job Description
Location: 610 Vineland School Rd ., De Soto, MO 63020 www.desoto.k12.mo.us
De Soto, “The City of Pride”, has a population of 6,375 and is located in the southeastern part of Missouri, approximately 45 miles south of St. Louis.
District Facts:
Current enrollment-- approximately 2,400 students.
Current number of certified staff—approximately 190
100% 1:1 technology integration with Chromebooks grades K-12
Timeline: Open Until Filled
Salary: Starting at $51,250, for a Master's Degree with no previous experience. The district will provide credit for up to 10 years of experience in a school setting, plus one additional year of credit for every two years of additional school-based experience beyond that. Related Services Salary Schedule '25-'26
Benefits: Full Board-paid Medical, Dental, and Life for employees.
Application Materials and Process:
Applications must be submitted online through MOREAP at www.moreap.net or the Administrative Office at 610 Vineland School Rd., De Soto, MO 63020. Please contact Debbie Killingsworth for additional information at killingsworth.debbie@desoto.k12.mo.us
To fully complete your application, please upload the following items with your online application:
- Current Resume
- Certification
The De Soto #73 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to District programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the De Soto School District Central Office, 610 Vineland School Road De Soto, MO 63020, or by telephone at (636) 586-1000.
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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