MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: To evaluate students to participate in team meetings and the development of individual educational :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 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 : Reports to the Director of Pupil 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.