Physical Therapist - Part Time

Position is for one day per week Required: Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university. Successful completion of the Registration Board exam and possession of current, valid license. Experience in pediatrics; experience in public school setting preferred. Current MA license. Excellent References MA DESE Certified Acceptable CORI, SORI, DCF and fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent Preferred: Prior work experience as a physical therapist. Competency in use of current related educational technology. - Provides direct physical therapy services in accordance with individualized educational plans or established 504 Plans. - Conducts physical therapy evaluations and/or observations and writes comprehensive reports on referred students - Interprets physical therapy test results and makes recommendations on how best to meet the educational needs of a student to school personnel, other concerned professionals, parents and, as appropriate, the students. - Participates in case conferences, special education team meetings, and faculty meetings on a before or after school basis when assigned. - Provides consultation services to the school administration, faculty, staff, and parents on matters pertaining to physical therapy. - Identifies student needs and works with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. - Communicates with parents and school personnel on the progress of students receiving physical therapy services. - Directs and supervises special education paraprofessionals in special education and general education settings with regard to student's physical need. - Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. - Participates on faculty committees as assigned. - Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or through self-selected professional growth activities. - Compiles case history data on students for whom additional family history, health history, early developmental history, and environmental history are deemed appropriate per state and federal regulations. - Complies with district, state and federal policies and regulations, including meeting deadlines for written documents. - Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119, Section 51A). - Complies with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Policy. - Supervises personnel as assigned by the Director or the Superintendent. - Other duties may be assigned by the Superintendent.