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CONTRACT DAYS: 187 days
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Plan and provide therapy to students with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, and/or adjust to disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or related program Valid Texas license as an physical therapist granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of rehabilitation procedures, activities, and equipment used in physical therapy Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
One year of experience as an physical therapist
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Therapy
1. Plan and provide direct and consultative services consistent with physical therapy and adaptive PE goals contained in students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of physical therapy and adaptive PE services.
3. Design, construct, alter, and provide students with adaptive equipment and devices to promote maximum independence.
Assessment
4. Assess students with disabilities and determine eligibility for services.
5. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with the interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students according to district procedures.
Consultation
6. Consult with educational staff and parents regarding physical therapy and adaptive PE.
7. Provide staff development training in assigned school to assist school personnel with selection and use of adaptive equipment and understanding of physical therapy and adaptive PE.
8. Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
Student Management
9. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student.
10. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Program Management
11. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the physical therapy program and adaptive PE and implement changes based on the findings.
12. Assist in the selection of equipment and adaptive material.
13. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
Administration
14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and other documents required.
15. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
16. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
17. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
18. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
District Benefits:
Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/Aetna
Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life
Insurance Products
District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
State Personal Leave Days
Local Sick Leave Days
Texas Teachers Retirement System