EEO Statement
The LaGrange School District 102 in accordance with federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

LaGrange District 102 is committed to building and sustaining a multicultural school community that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion.
 

Qualifications:    

• Current Physical Therapist License issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Previous experience in the area of assignment within the last 4 years
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skill in the content area/assignment
• Knowledge and experience with Google suite
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Administers physical therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving IEP/504 plan objectives.
• Assesses students' gross motor skills, sensory processing skills, and functional abilities (e.g. perceptual-motor, hand functions, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment, appropriate assistive devices, and/or school placement.
• Serve as a collaborative member of the Student Support Team in assigned buildings.
• Serve as a member of the IEP team to screen, diagnose, and to determine eligibility for occupational therapy services for the student.
• Complete observations, evaluations, and reevaluations of assigned students (as needed) and prepare a hard copy of the evaluation report in a timely manner.  Present results at a team meeting and assist in the development of an educational program and recommendations.
• Research resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
• Develop and implement therapeutically based interventions and strategies, and adapt equipment in collaboration with the educational team to carry out IEP goals and any other planning for student programming.
• Utilize best practices for the application of assistive technology in line with student needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with appropriate team members as to the progress/status of students being served.
• Assess students' current program and goals annually and prepare written summaries with revised goals.
• Maintain parent contact to give suggestions for home management, intervention activities, and reinforcement of the student's emerging abilities (via regular phone contact, a communication log, and/or regular progress notes).
• Recommend and/or design adaptive equipment for students as needed. Consult with teachers and other team members regarding the educational needs of the students served and provide suggestions for classroom activities.
• Maintain updated class lists and a weekly schedule of students served.  Provide all school offices and supervisors with a finalized weekly schedule.
• Attend assigned meetings, such as Student Support Team meetings.
• Record and report services delivered and related time for Medicaid reimbursement purposes.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Services.

Application Procedure
Online applications only, please.