Physical Therapist (26/27 SY)

To provide direct physical therapy services and complete evaluations for students with special education needs and coordinate individual programs with students, staff, administrators, and parents. Responsibilities Evaluate and assess students referred for special education eligibility determination. Develop and implement effective programs of intervention for students with special education needs. Develop IEP goals, benchmarks and assessment methods to monitor a student’s progress in the education area identified requiring intervention. Work collaboratively with all building liaisons, principals and teachers to determine eligibity, need for level, and /or continuation of physical therapy service. Carefully monitor student progress toward achievement of goals, and effectively communicate to the TEAM termination of services where appropriate. Develop programs for efficiently delivering physical therapy services and managing available resources. Keep thorough and confidential records for the individual students receiving physical therapy. Consult with parents classroom teachers, and other staff as needed. Participate at team meetings where students have been recommended for or are currently receiving physical therapy services. Provide clinical supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants(s) Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools designee. Qualifications Hold appropriate license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals as a Physical Therapist. A Master’s Degree or higher in Physical Therapy. Experience in delivering physical therapy services in the public school setting. Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, school –level involvement and/or system – wide professional activities and the interview process. Supplemental Information The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Frequently moves around school buildings (s). Requires ability to travel to all schools within the district Requires frequent sitting, talking and listening Requires ability to manipulate keyboard for data entry Implementing gross motor activities for student therapy Terms of Employment: Terms and conditions of employment as per agreement Professional Services with Andover School Committee Contract. Reports to: Director of Student Services, Building Principals and Special Education Program Heads Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.