Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant JobID: 2239

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Physical Therapy Assistant

Date Posted:

6/17/2025

Location:

Central Office

Date Available:

08/25/2025

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Job Description

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (L/PTA)

Grades PK -6

Reports to: RPT, Special Education Coordinator(s), Principals and Administrator of Special Education

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts Board Certification / License as a PTA

• Experience in school based therapy for students age 3 -12, in a variety of models (inclusionary, preschools, and/or pull out)

• Experience with various types of disability types, i.e.: Cerebal Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, generalize gross-motor disorders, etc.

• Knowledge of MA IEP forms, various data collection means, and able to write quality progress reports

• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.

General Areas of Responsibility:

• Develops and implements instructional activities to address students' individualized IEP goals/ objectives in identified need areas related to PT.

• Collaborates with classroom and other related/special educators to discuss specific student need areas and offer suggestions for teachers/aides relative to accommodations to support individual student needs in identified areas addressed by PT.

• Participates in Special Education and/or Section 504 Team evaluation and/or review meetings.

Specific Areas of Responsibility:

• Provides direct PT to students in the manner determined by the student's special education team.

• Develops and implements instructional activities to address students' individualized IEP goals/ objectives in identified need areas.

• Provides input to the RPT and Special Education Team regarding students' progress in order to help in further development of IEP accommodations, goals, objectives, and service delivery.

• Records and in conjunction with RPT, analyzes performance/ progress data to ascertain effectiveness of treatment programs and make adjustments as necessary.

• Review IEPs with teachers and aides to support their understanding of each child's unique needs and clarify questions regarding application of accommodations and instructional strategies.

• Prepares and/or collaborates on the written progress reports for students with special educators, according to DESE and district timelines.

• Assists the RPT, Special Education Coordinators/Administrator of Special Education and/or Principals in projecting student caseloads and identifying specialized equipment that may be needed to ensure adequate budget development.

• Other activities as identified by Building Principals to assist students and/or contribute to the smooth operation of the school.

Work Year: School year calendar; number of days according to district needs.