Reports to: Executive Director or Assistant Directors

Contract Length & Wage Status: 10 months with an annual salary based on the MVSEA salary schedule

Qualifications/Previous Experience:

Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Program
Current and holds a valid license issued through the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulations as a Registered Physical Therapist
Experience in pediatric or school-based therapy is preferred
Experience writing and implementing IEPs
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities:

Ability to support students with a moderate to severe range of disabilities, including Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, and Multiple Disabilities that include medically fragile students
Provide therapy utilizing evidence-based practice, research, scientific evidence, and a holistic perspective to promote independence for students
Provide therapy that promotes a student's functional mobility to fulfill their daily routines and access their education
Work collaboratively with other therapists and health care providers outside of the school team to ensure a comprehensive therapy plan from school to home
Prepare and submit paperwork in a timely manner, including Medicaid billing
Ability to use own transportation to travel to sites throughout the MVSE Cooperative

Professionalism:

Works cooperatively with administrators, consultants, community members, district liaisons and team members
Provides feedback and effectively communicates with students and parents
Follows Board of Education, district, and building guidelines and procedures
Maintains a high level of integrity, fairness, ethical behavior, and confidentiality of information regarding students, personnel, and all job-related matters
Punctual, dependable & dedicated to providing a high-quality Physical Therapy Program
Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork by completing other tasks as assigned

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computers and peripherals

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing, bending/stooping, transitioning from floor to standing, pushing, pulling, and twisting

Vision: The abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Motion: Frequent movement throughout the work environment, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, use of a mouse, and occasional reaching

Lifting: Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Ability to solve complex problems in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret instructions provided in written and oral form; ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.

*The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an employee with a disability to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The Mid-Valley Special Education Association (MVSEA) salary schedule and contract can be accessed at: https://mvse.org/departments/humanresources. Placement on the salary schedule is determined by experience and education level. Salaries listed are inclusive of the TRS contribution.

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Medical - BlueCross BlueShield of IL:
PPO, HMO & CDHP plan options for
eligible educators
Dental - MetLife
Vision - VSP included with Medical plan
enrollment
Group Term Life Insurance ($25,000)
provided
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Plan
https://mvse.org/about/overview
Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois
(TRS) Pension - Participation is
mandatory for all licensed educators.
The TRS contribution is shared between
the Board and the Employee
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
(IMRF) participation for OTs & PTs
403b Accounts - Educators are eligible
to make employee contributions
through payroll deductions to a 403b
investement account. A Board paid
matching contribution is available to
eligible educators (Tier 2)
The Mid-Valley Special Education
Association (MVSEA) salary schedule
and contract can be accessed at:
https://mvse.org/departments/human-
resources
Placement on the salary schedule is
determined by experience and
education level
Salaries listed are inclusive of the TRS
contribution
Full-time teachers & therapists receive
15 days per year (13 sick & 2 personal
days)
Part-Time educator’s days are
prorated
TEACHER & THERAPIST BENEFITS OVERVIEW
1304 Ronzheimer Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 331-228-4873 Fax: 331-228-4874
www.mvse.org
Insurance
Retirement
Compensation Co-Op Overview
Sick & Personal
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