Physical Therapist

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, the Physical Therapist provides services to children with special needs, ages birth to 21, in order for them to benefit from their program of special education instruction.

Schedule:

• 1.0 FTE

Rate of Pay:

Based on candidate's experience and education per the ALEA Master Agreement

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and indirect physical therapy services as specified in each students Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan.

• Consults with teachers, school administrators, parents and others as appropriate, regarding students gross motor development.

• Assesses the gross motor skills including the environmental accessibility of students referred for a special education evaluation. Helps determine the need for environmental adaptations and physical therapy.

• Assesses and makes environmental and other adaptations to allow students to access and benefit from their program of specialized instruction.

• Provides training to special education paraprofessionals, and others as appropriate, in carrying out day-to-day activities designed to enhance the motor functioning of students.

• Maintains accurate record of therapy sessions, consultations and other pertinent activities.

• Supports parents of children with disabilities in understanding the role of physical therapy services in schools and how to access school or community resources.

• Adapts, modifies or recommends specialized equipment to facilitate student performance.

• Supports classroom personnel to effectively use classroom based technology and assistive technologies to facilitate student success.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

A bachelors or masters degree from an accredited school with a current physical therapy license from the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy is required.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
• 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan
• Disability (Sick) Leave/ESST Leave
• PTO

Albert Lea Area Schools mission is to ensure individual growth that leads to engaged citizens and life-long learners.

Albert Lea Area Schools offers

• Mentoring Program: Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities.

• New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors

• Teacher Development and Evaluation: Marzano instructional and evaluation framework

• Professional Development: Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relicensure.

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