This is a part-time job for the 24-25 SY. We are not a Host School for J-1 Applicants.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold Standard State certification, or when and if approved, state licensure in the area of Physical Therapist.
• Physical Therapists will deliver services as defined by State certification or license in the field or area in which they have taken a course leading to a degree, received supervised training, taken a continuing education course, or had adequate prior experience. 
• Identify students through screenings who require Physical therapy.
• Provides physical therapy services to qualified students ages 3-22.
• Physical Therapists will work independently and must possess high motivation, self-direction, and accountability.  
• Perform P.T. evaluations per State Department of Education Rules and Regulations/Federal guidelines.
• Write appropriate Physical Therapy goals for each student through an Individualized Education Plan in compliance with the State Department of Education.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary and I.E.P. conferences, completes I.E.P. according to team input, and explains annual goals, specific objectives, and clarifying programs to parents.
• Write progress reviews on each student’s progress during each grading period. 
• Updates I.E.P. annually and makes changes as appropriate, notifying parents of any changes made.
• Advises when additional I.E.P. conferences are needed; follow-up objectives; changes in program or schedule; planning student’s dismissals; enlisting parents and teachers to use home/classroom speech carry-over programs.
• Demonstrates time management and case scheduling knowledge, considering age, type of disorder, time available, and school location.
• Communicates and effectively works with the Special Education Director, parents, regular classroom teachers, and other specialists as necessary to ensure that programs are integrated meaningfully for students.
• Follows school discipline program to help maintain high standards of pupil behavior.
• Participates in faculty meetings and other committees (SIT) as designated by the Director of Special Education or building principal.
• Orders classroom materials and supplies, keeps inventory, supervises students' use of equipment, reports items needing repair, and maintains school property.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in school in-services and other training.
• Prepares and maintains reports, records, and files in accordance with District, State, and Federal Guidelines.  
• Maintains proper security and confidentiality.
• Complies with District, State, and Federal timelines and regulations.
• Cooperates/coordinates with other professional service providers to ensure quality service, including proper timelines.
• Reports directly to the Director of Special Education and each building principal.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of duties and responsibilities that may be required of employees given this title.  It shall not be construed as determining what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.  It is not intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.