Empowering Preschool PT: Special Education Impact

AHRC New York City Camping; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 79,900 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Developmental Training Program

403b Retirement Plan with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Qualified Employer for Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

AHRC New York City Camping is hiring a full-time Preschool Physical Therapist for Howard Haber ELC in Parkchester, NY. The successful candidate will work with students with developmental disabilities to maximize their capabilities through tailored treatment plans.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Therapy with a New York State License, and offers a salary range of $79,900 to $80,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate specialized considerations to staff.
• Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret assessment data.
• Establish relevant and attainable short and long term goals.
• Prepare IEP and treatment plans as needed.
• Create an environment that maximizes function.
• Provide purposeful activities to maximize function.
• Meet with staff to affect maximum service delivery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of student’s disability.
• Adapt treatment activities as necessary.
• Manage screenings and follow up for services.
• Incorporate current theory into treatment plans.

Skills

Effective communication with classroom staff

Knowledge of developmental disabilities

Ability to develop treatment plans

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Physical Therapy

New York State License

Job description

Howard Haber ELC Special Education Physical Therapist, Preschool

• Full-time

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

Currently seeking a Preschool Physical Therapist for Howard Haber ELC in Parkchester, NY.

Address: 2300 Westchester Ave. Bronx, NY 10462

Benefits of working for AHRC NYC:

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Developmental Training Program
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• & more

Role Description:

• Full Time | Monday-Friday
• Hours: 8:30 A.M-3:00 P.M

Responsibilities include:

• Review and interpret assessment data and present attending students’ needs and capabilities.
• Establish relevant and attainable short term and long term goals which reflect assessment data.
• Prepare IEP, daily treatment plans and Progress Reports as needed.
• Work within the classroom setting and work with classroom staff to create environment which maximizes function and compensates for dysfunction.
• Provide purposeful activities or methods, employed to develop, maintain, improve, restore and/or maximize function and compensate for dysfunction.
• Meet regularly with classroom staff and interdisciplinary team to affect maximum service delivery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of student’s disability and impact on performance and functioning.
• Adapt treatment activities when necessary to achieve desired goals.
• Manage screenings and follow up for appropriate equipment and services for children.
• Incorporate current theory and research into all treatment plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,900- $80,000 (Annual)

• Bachelors or Masters in Physical Therapy and New York State License required. Pediatric experience highly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with children with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to communicate seating, positioning and other special considerations to classroom staff.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and appropriate therapeutic intervention techniques.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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