Physical Therapist 2025-26 SY
Physical Therapist 2025-26 SY
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Job Description
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and providing educationallybased physical therapy services to students with these related services on their Individual Education Plan or 504 Plan in the schools.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
(Summary of essential job functions)
- To conduct initial yearly and threeyear assessments of students referred for special education.
- To conduct screenings and assessments as needed when referred through team members or 504 process.
- To participate in developing an Individual Education Plan or the 504 Accommodation Plan.
- To implement the treatment necessary to comply with the educational plans in or out of the classroom. Treatment may include but not be limited to lifting transferring exercising ambulating positioning training student and staff with assistive devices developing home programs and consulting with physicians and supportive agencies when necessary.
- Consult to all related disciplines and education staff to insure carryover into the students academic day.
- Supervising and assisting the Therapist Assistants in carrying out the recommended services.
- Consultation when needed on solving architectural barriers adapting equipment for more functional access within the classroom.
- Responsible for timely completion of assessments and all needed documentation.
- Consult to parents and other family members to promote an understanding of the students needs and to demonstrate when needed.
- To travel from school to school to meet the needs of the students in the Springfield Public Schools. Carry necessary equipment/toys needed to meet the needs of the students when necessary.
- Work with the regular education and administrative staffs to develop an understanding of the role of the Physical Therapist in the schools.
- Participate in preschool arena assessment when necessary.
- Provide equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race color sex religion handicap or national origin.
- Work within the goals and objectives set aside by the Superintendent of Schools.
- To do other duties that may be assigned.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:
(Minimum requirements)
- Maintains and manages a caseload comprised of physically disabled students in the schools.
- Works collaboratively with the Evaluation Team Leader and school team to develop educationally based IEPs for physically disabled students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from an accredited institution recognized by the American Medical Association with a minimum of a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
- Registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Board of Allied Health.
- Prior experience in a school setting preferred pediatric experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lifting carrying bending floor activities.
- Frequent travel between schools
If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!
About our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supported seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
Join a team that Empowers Educators
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we provide numerous cuttingedge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position Carmen MolinaFigueroa will be happy to assist you at.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability or military service as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability or homelessness.
NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MAext. 55428.
Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to
Employment Type
Full-Time
