Physical Therapist

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

A. Develop intervention plans and/or daily treatment sessions that incorporate the individual
education plan.
B. Implement the intervention plan directly or in collaboration with other team members.
C. 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.

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.

A.E.R.O is a Special Education Cooperative comprised of 11-member school districts, located in Burbank, IL, approximately 15 miles from the heart of Chicago. We aim to provide comprehensive special education programs and related services to students Pre K- age 22 with disabilities, who are residents of our member districts.

Our new therapeutic center offers a collaborative environment for Special Education Teachers to work with IEP teams and fellow SPED Teachers in the same grade band and program. AERO supports teachers to engage in whole classroom activities, 1:1 sessions, and small group activities in the classroom and around the school building. The center's design includes breakout spaces for more personalized learning. Teachers are provided computers and technology for teaching and report/documentation completion. AERO also provides assessment tools, curriculum materials, other subscriptions, communication supports, and related service supports from case load social workers, speech/language pathologists, OT/PT, nurses, and BCBAs or Behavior Intervention Specialists.