Anticipated Probationary Physical Therapist Full Time 2026-2027 School Year

VACANCY NOTICE


Posting Date ï½ February 9 2026

Reposted - May 4 2026

West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972 Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin ancestry gender age disability sexual orientation veteran military status or domestic violence victim status. Any student parent employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester New York 14617

JOB DESCRIPTION

Physical Therapist

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The physical therapist has the responsibility to evaluate plan and provide physical therapy treatment to students in accordance with Committee on Special Education recommendations.

IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Curriculum & Instruction

• Plan and implement instruction based upon district standards and best instructional practices aligned to the K-12 instructional model.
• Implement the instructional program including practices to support a multi-tiered system of support.
• Establish positive relationships and rapport with students parents and staff members.
• Understand and implement culturally responsive curriculum which is standards based.

Assessment

• Utilize formative and summative assessment to monitor and differentiate instructional practice based upon learners.
• Maintaining physical therapy records on all students on the case load.
• Document student progress learning and outcomes; address specific educational needs of students; and provide feedback to students parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress.

Resource Management

• Recommend the purchase and maintenance of physical therapy equipment and providing training in its use.
• Create a safe and positive learning environment to support all students.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education coursework and professional growth activities.

Working with Students

• Motivate students to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to be productive citizens.
• Evaluate students as to the degree of function or disability.
• Perform physical therapy procedures as recommended by the CSE and building level PST meetings.
• Continually support student growth academically socially and emotionally.

Maintaining Effective Communication with the Community

• Participate in parent conferences school conferences PST meetings and CSE meetings relating to the needs of their students.
• Collaborate with colleagues district leadership and families to create a classroom culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
• Provide regular and effective communication w/families to support home/school connections.

Other

• Provide teaching and functional training to classroom teachers and parents.
• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse harassment intimidation bullying fights substance abuse etc.
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student data and information.

QUALIIFICATIONS

• Valid certificate as a physical therapist for the State of New York with required endorsement in area of assignment
• Prior experience in the school setting preferred but not required.
• Successful New York State fingerprint clearance

AUTHORITY

• The physical therapist is directly responsible to the Directors of student services building principals and district leadership.

Per Civil Service

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Code No.:
COMPETITIVE

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional position at a health care facility or school district responsible for evaluating planning and providing physical therapy treatments to patients or students in accordance with written prescription or referral from a licensed physician who provides medical direction. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a Supervising Therapist or other higher level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over Physical Therapy Assistants Physical Therapy Aides clerical employees and students assigned to the service. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)

Performs physical therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician;
Evaluates the degree of function and disability of patients or students unless contraindicated by the Therapists professional judgment or a doctors admission note;
Evaluates and orders appropriate functional and mobility aids such as wheelchairs ambulation aides and bathroom equipment and provides training in their use;
Participates with other personnel in case conferences to discuss and formulate patients total care plans;
Records on charts physical therapy evaluations re-evaluations progress notes consultation and discharge summaries;
Confers periodically with the medical supervisor physicians or other higher level staff member regarding all facets of patient care and related activities;
Provides teaching and functional training to families;
Attends family conferences to discuss the needs of patients and families;
Assists in the development of physical therapy policies and procedures;
Assists in the development of and instructs and participates in facility in-service education programs and other educational programs;
Maintains program records such as the service budget and statistical reports of the frequency and types of treatment and numbers of people treated;
Maintains physical therapy equipment;

WHEN ASSIGNED TO MONROE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Coordinates and/or supervises the work of undergraduate physical therapy students; Provides patient home evaluations in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy Department and makes recommendations prior to discharge; Provides home physical therapy programs for discharged patients;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the principles techniques and practices of physical therapy; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in physical therapy; good knowledge of pathological conditions and socio-economic factors affecting a patients disabilities; good knowledge of community resources applicable to physical therapy; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to assume responsibility for the treatment of patients; ability to teach and guide patients families and allied personnel in physical therapy techniques; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to design and carry out effective treatment plans; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to provide and maintain accurate records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships; ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups; good judgment; resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:

(A) Possession of a valid license and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapist; OR
(B) Possession of a Limited Permit to practice Physical Therapy issued by the New York State Education Department.

REVISED: April 29 1977
REVISED: October 11 1984
REVISED: November 10 1994
REVISED: December 3 201