ESY Physical Therapist-(SUM26)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Special Education ESY Physical Therapist’’s primary responsibility is to provide direct instruction and support to students with disabilities to work on their gross motor IEP goals to help them avoid substantial regression. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements IEP’s with measurable goals within the domain of physical therapy and gross motor skills.
• Provide direct physical therapy services that are educationally relevant within a school setting.
• Make data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Collect data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction. 
• Interpret formal and informal assessments as appropriate.
• Select and adapts materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum.
• Plan evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.
• Provide consultation to parents, teachers and other appropriate school personnel.
• Complete all special education paperwork accurately, including progress reports for each student at the conclusion of ESY.
• Adhere to established rules, regulations,laws and appropriate ethical practices 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED: 

• Master’s Degree 
• Massachusetts License as Physical Therapist
• Expertise with curriculum modification and differentiated instructional practices.
• Knowledge of the requirements of state and federal regulations.
• Proficiency in educational diagnostic and prescriptive testing within the realm of physical therapy.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:

• PhD 
• A minimum of two years' successful experience as a physical therapist is preferred.

TERMS: Part-time, Summer 2026, Pay is $52.30 per hour or based on individual vendor contract (non-employee).

The Scituate Public Schools have a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that establishes programs and support mechanisms to recruit and retain staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet the needs of all students through a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Bigotry and intolerance, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, homeless status or disability are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work is unacceptable.