Physical Therapist - Part Time

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: To evaluate students, to participate in team meetings and the development of individual educational plans.QUALIFICATIONS:1. Masters degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.2. Successful completion of the Registration Board exam and possession of current, valid license.3. Experience in pediatrics; experience in public school setting preferred.4. Current MA license.5. Excellent References6. MA DESE Certified Acceptable C.O.R.I. and fingerprint report as determined by the SuperintendentSALARY AND BENEFITS: 1. Salary will be paid according to the approved Teachers Salary Scale.2. Provisions for leave and illness will be earned in accordance with the existing teachers contract.JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Goal: To provide each student identified as needing physical therapy services with the individually tailored help he or she needs to make progress toward established educational goals; to complete physical therapy evaluations; to interpret test results to parents and service providers; to write appropriate educational goals and objectives for special education plans when called upon; to complete assigned reports on student progress on time; and to serve as the primary special education liaison to assigned students.Supervision: Reports to the Director of Pupil Services.Performance Responsibilities: - Provides direct physical therapy services in accordance with individualized educational plans or established 504 Plans. - Conducts physical therapy evaluations and/or observations and writes comprehensive reports on referred students. - Interprets physical therapy test results and makes recommendations on how best to meet the educational needs of a student to school personnel, other concerned professionals, parents and, as appropriate, the students. - Participates in case conferences, special education team meetings, and faculty meetings on a before or after school basis when assigned. - Provides consultation services to the school administration, faculty, staff, and parents on matters pertaining to physical therapy. - Identifies student needs and works with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. - Communicates with parents and school personnel on the progress of students receiving physical therapy services. - Directs and supervises special education paraprofessionals in special education and general education settings with regard to students physical need. - Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. - Participates on faculty committees as assigned. - Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or through self-selected professional growth activities. - Compiles case history data on students for whom additional family history, health history, early developmental history, and environmental history are deemed appropriate per state and federal regulations. - Complies with district, state and federal policies and regulations, including meeting deadlines for written documents. - Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119, Section 51A). - Complies with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Policy. - Supervises personnel as assigned by the Director or the Superintendent. - Other duties may be assigned by the Superintendent.

Job Requirements
Special Knowledge/Ability Required for the Position:Must be able to work collaboratively with faculty and parents/guardians to promote the educational development of students. Has the ability to interact respectfully with teachers, parents, students and community members to promote a positive view of the school. Ability to respond appropriately to criticism from parents/guardians. Ability to work as a member of a team to promote the mission and goals of the school.Physical Requirements:This position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders when necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement, such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing and pulling objects. This position requires lifting objects of 30 pounds on a frequent basis and over 30 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the use of a computer, keyboard, calculator or other business machines. The use of medical equipment related to physical therapy is also required.Environmental Conditions:The employee must be able to work in various setting, such as indoors and outdoors, occasionally in a students home, in the community and its contracted agencies. May be exposed to sharp objects, various levels of noise, disagreeable odors, agitated and emotionally distraught students and families, environmental hazards, infectious diseases and chemical agents. The employee may come into contact with medical and/or bodily fluids.The Granby Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Granby Public Schools District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability in its educational policies as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and Chapter 622. Chapter 622 is a state law and Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 are federal laws.