Physical Therapist, Itinerant, 200 days

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Physical Therapist
Minimum Requirement: As established by state certification requirements.
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Pupil Services
Supervises: Students

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Physical Therapists are responsible for the following:
1. Implementing his/her program of study.
2. Fostering a climate conducive to learning.
3. Utilizing instructional management systems which increase student ability and maximizes time on task.
4. Monitoring student progress towards IEP objectives.
5. Maintaining and upgrading his/her professional skills.
6. Promoting and maintaining positive pupil-therapist-parent relationships.
7. Maintaining professional work habits.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The following perfonnance standards relate to the responsibilities listed below:
1. Implementing his/her program of study:
• Respond to student's questions with explanations.
• Utilize courses of study, IEP objectives and professional manuals currently available in appropriate areas.
• Be knowledgeable of objectives for the students assigned.
• Develop daily lesson plans that address the IEP objectives.
• Demonstrate technical accuracy of presented subject matter.
• Develop long and short range goals for student's IEP.
• Administer and interpret physical therapy evaluations including developmental level and self help skills.
• Obtain necessary medical background on each referral.
• Participate in Placement Advisory Committee meetings.

2. Fostering a climate conducive to learning:
• Motivate students to become active participators in activities.
• Follow county discipline plan.
• Strive to motivate students.
• Establish a good rapport with students.
• Exhibit mature judgment in dealing with students.
• Display self control.
• Provide for the comfort and safety of students.

3. Utilizing instructional management systems with increase student abilities and maximizes time on task:
• Prepare thorough daily lesson plans for IEP objective.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of instructional aids/tools.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment.
• Use community resources effectively.
• Employ a variety of appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Provide for individual difference of students.
• Encourage students to assume responsibility and be cooperative.
• Plan carefully to meet both long-tenn and short-term goals.
• Use therapy and office time effectively.

4. Monitoring student progress towards learning outcomes:
• Measure student progress in regard to mastery of IEP objectives in programs of study.
• Assess student accomplishments on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Inform parents on a periodic and continuing basis of student performance.
• Recognize students with special problems and make referrals to specialists.

5. Maintaining and upgrading his,her professional skills:
• Accept and use innovative programs and methods.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills by involvement in the following: staff development, reading professional
articles, advanced degrees, research, and professional associations.

6. Promoting and upgrading his/her professional skills:
• Attend and conduct informational parent-therapist conferences.
• Work cooperatively with parents.
• Demonstrate frankness and diplomacy in written and oral communications with parents.
• Work cooperatively with administration.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain productive pupil-therapist relationships.
• Use discretion and consideration in speaking of school and colleagues.

7. Maintaining professional work habits:
• Submit reports with accuracy and promptmss.
• Be punctual to work, student sessions and meetings.
• Comply with school and county policies and regulations.
• Respect confidentiality of school records and related information.
• Demonstrate professional attitude by responding to suggestions and constructive criticism in a positive manner.