Educational PT — IEP-Driven Therapy & Collaboration

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Burbank, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AERO is a Special Education Cooperative offering a therapeutic center where a licensed Physical Therapist develops and implements intervention plans that align with each student’s IEP. The role involves collaboration with SPED teachers and related service providers to deliver services in individual, group, or integrated formats throughout the school setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Illinois PT license and a degree in Physical Therapy, with preferred knowledge of practice guidelines and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Hold a registered, valid Illinois State Physical Therapy license from the Department of Professional Regulations.
• Preferred knowledge and understanding of the Physical Therapy Practice Guidelines.
• Preferred knowledge of basic theory-based treatments and modalities appropriate in the educational setting including current evidence-based research.

Responsibilities

• Develop intervention plans and/or daily treatment sessions that incorporate the individual IEP.
• Implement the intervention plan directly or in collaboration with other team members.
• Provide appropriate service delivery models, i.e., individual, group, integrated therapy, to meet each student’s individual needs and IEP minutes as determined through the IEP process.

Skills

Collaboration

Education

Physical Therapy degree (BPT/MPT/OT/PhD)

Job description

AERO is a Special Education Cooperative offering a therapeutic center where a licensed Physical Therapist develops and implements intervention plans that align with each student’s IEP. The role involves collaboration with SPED teachers and related service providers to deliver services in individual, group, or integrated formats throughout the school setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Illinois PT license and a degree in Physical Therapy, with preferred knowledge of practice guidelines and