District-Wide Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree Required; Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Commonwealth of MassachusettsBoard of Allied Health Professionals licensure
• Experience as a PTA in a school setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Technology experience

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:This position provides direct services to students based on IEP goals and services. Consult and supervision is provided by aPhysical Therapist.

REPORTS TO:Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provide students with direct services with consultation and supervision by Physical Therapist. May include: lifting transferring positioning using adaptive equipment toileting setting up positioning devices as well as assisting and supporting during activities.
• Collects and maintains data on student progress per the IEP goals as well as direct logs of therapy services.
• Completes Medicaid requirements.
• Participate in the development of students Individual Education Program (IEP) with direct supervision of Physical Therapist.
• Assist teachers and other special education staff in the development and implementation of curriculum accommodations/modifications and appropriate classroom strategies as determined by the Team process and subsequent IEP formulation with direct supervision by Physical Therapist.
• Provide information to parents and guardians of students of direct services as needed.
• Maintain compliance of regulations of Individualized Education Program development team meetings Medicaid billing and progress reports.
• Keep abreast of new information innovative ideas and techniques in the field.
• Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor
  and/or designee.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experiencein school settings.

Safety-Care trained preferred

Experience with ABA principles/methodology preferred.

Salary per Attleboro Paraprofessionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement - Salary Range: $32266 - $47397

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