Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Start Date: August 2025
Salary/Benefits: $26.00 per hour. Eligible for health insurance. Paid holidays, sick, and personal leave. (180-day contract)
Type of Employment: Full-time Permanent
Job Qualifications: Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant License (IDFPR)
Duties: The Black Hawk Area Special Education District is seeking a passionate Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support students and staff within our BHASED programs and member districts. The Certified Physical Therapy Assistant will work with and at the direction of BHASED physical therapists to help program for and deliver instruction to students with coordination deficits, abnormal or delayed motor and adaptive skills, and identified developmental/physical disabilities to the extent that such limitations interface with the student’s functioning within his/her educational program. The PTA will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain professional relations as evidenced by ability to relate positively with staff, parents, students, and the community; have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating a positive attitude; function as a team member; establish and maintain a favorable working and learning atmosphere; demonstrate actions that support BHASED, LEAs, other partners, and their missions; maintain confidentiality related to agency, district, students, and family information; and demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity.