MSSEC Physical Therapist ($90,828.22+)

Young World Physical Education; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 81,745 - 99,911; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Easton, Maryland is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist for the Mid Shore Special Education Consortium (MSSEC). The position requires Maryland licensure and entails evaluating students, developing individualized education programs (IEPs), and providing necessary therapies. Responsibilities include collaborating with students, teachers, and parents, plus maintaining accurate records of progress. The role offers an eleven-month work year and a salary determined by the MSSEC Advisory Board.

Qualifications

• Maryland licensure as a Physical Therapist is mandatory.
• Experience in developing IEP goals for students requiring physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students' levels of function and determine interventions.
• Develop IEP goals and re-evaluate treatment programs regularly.
• Provide direct consultation and services in accordance with IEP.

Skills

Maryland licensure as a Physical Therapist

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

MSSEC Physical Therapist ($90,828.22+)

Talbot County Public Schools MSSEC - Easton, Maryland. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5707621

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Mid Shore Special Education Consortium (MSSEC)

Physical Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS: Maryland licensure as a Physical Therapist

PREFERRED: Doctorate in Physical Therapy

REPORTS TO: MSSEC Advisory Board

JOB GOALS: The therapist functions as a member of the educational Team to evaluate children, plan programs, and administer Physical therapy to identify special education students who require physical therapy to benefit from their special education programs.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate the student’s level of function and determine the need for intervention.
• Develops IEP goals for students requiring direct or consultative services.
• Plans, initiates, and periodically re-evaluates treatment programs.
• Provides direct service/consultation for students at the assigned school in accordance with the IEP.
• Instructs and assists educational and administrative personnel in efficient and safe handling of transportation chairs, positioning equipment, adaptive devices, prostheses, and orthoses.
• Advise and assist teachers in preparing and implementing physical management and developmental programs within the classroom including activities of daily living (transfers, dressing skills, toileting, feeding, etc.).
• Coordinate efforts with other therapists and school personnel for the purpose of achieving uniformity of goals.
• Consult with and serve as a resource for parents, other institutions, and school personnel.
• Consult with a child’s physical/primary care center whenever necessary regarding diagnosis and precautions.
• Attend, instruct, and/or assist in workshops and in-service education.
• Assign, order, adjust, adapt, maintain and repair special equipment, as needed, including braces, prostheses, ambulation aids, wheelchairs, and splints.
• Assist with inventory and requisitioning of supplies and equipment.
• Prepare written progress report monthly and perform annual review one month before the due date.
• Submit annual written review information to the IEP team prior to the IEP Team meeting convening.
• Prepare a written statement of progress each quarter for inclusion in the report card.
• Maintain accurate records for Medical Assistance billing.
• Document therapy, goals, progress, absences, parent/staff consultations no less than once per month, and maintain files on all assigned pupils.
• Contact parent by phone/personal note at least two times per year.
• Complete end-of-year statistical/information forms on the school and children.
• Serve as a member of the IEP Team as requested.
• Maintain positive rapport with school, principals, secretaries, IEP team teaching and therapy staff, and parents.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Exempt position. Eleven-month work year. Salary to be established by the MSSEC Advisory Board

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required