Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description APRIL 29, 2026 NONINSTRUCTIONAL VACANCY POSTING FOR 2026-2027 POSTING PERIOD: APRIL 29, 2026 UNTIL FILLED For information concerning this position, contact Ms. Patricia Kelly, Director of Exceptional Student Education at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For salary and transfer information, contact Human Resources. POSITION: 1- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) LOCATION: Exceptional Student Education / District Office ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT: 7.50 hours per day/196 Days SALARY RANGE: $33.68/hr - $35.00/hr (Additional compensation from the Millage initiative will be awarded annually. For the 2026-2027 school year, the amount to be determined by NESPA bargaining and ratification and will be prorated from July 1, 2026. The amount for the 2025-2026 school year was $6,127.) QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited educational institution. Valid Florida license in Physical Therapy. National Physical Therapy Assistant certification. Valid Florida driver's license. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Consult with supervising therapist, parents, teachers, physicians and others involved with the care of the student. Provide treatment based on current IEP. Maintain records for auditing purposes including daily flow sheets, progress reports and billing notes. Establish schedules of therapy sessions. Consult with and provide in-service to classroom teachers and school staff. Consult with parents on home therapy activities. Select materials and equipment for therapy. Assist in developing district procedures for physical therapy. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects. FINGERPRINTS: Employment is contingent on your fingerprints being cleared by the clearinghouse. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: VETERANS' PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND SPOUSES IN COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA AND FEDERAL APPLICABLE LAWS. Nassau County School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the application and interview process for individuals with disabilities seeking employment with the district. For assistance, applicants/individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact Judith Meredith at 1201 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr