Physical Therapist

Sylvania; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Georgia is seeking an educational specialist to develop, monitor, and implement goals for students with special needs, ensuring adherence to IEP or 504 Plans. The role involves collaboration with educators, providing therapeutic services, and conducting follow-up procedures for interventions.

The ideal candidate will hold the required certifications and training as per Georgia state standards and demonstrate effective communication skills while fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate, and credential required for the position.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Complete follow-up procedures for students referred for interventions.
• Develop and monitor goals and services for the IEP or 504 Plan.
• Collaborate with educators regarding students with special needs.
• Provide therapeutic services and assess student progress.
• Adhere to safety procedures and follow legal requirements.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to work in a positive environment

Team collaboration

Education

Appropriate certifications and training

Job description

Required Skills:

• Appropriate certifications and training as outlined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in and foster a positive work environment
• Ability to work as an effective member of the administrative team

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for interventions and special services
• Develop, implement, monitor and review goals and services needed to support the Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan of each student on the caseload, at least annually
• Work with parent in all aspects of their child’s educational program and facilitate improved academic and functional skills
• Collect and maintain accurate and descriptive records on all students on caseload
• Provide appropriate screening and diagnostic service, and report written results in a professional manner
• Collaborate with regular education and/or special education educators on an ongoing basis
• Refer students to other specialists as needed
• Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents
• Provide effective therapeutic services according to established program guidelines and through appropriate service delivery models
• Use special methodology for instruction, according to the population needs
• Stay informed on new techniques and methods
• Use carefully designed behavior management strategies, as indicated
• Administer, on an on-going basis, evaluations of student progress towards mastery of established goals and objectives specified by system’s recommended program report guidelines
• Serve as a resource to the regular education teachers and administrators regarding the needs of all children with special needs
• Perform special duties required for meeting the unique needs of specific populations, i.e., lifting physically challenged children, and recommending adaptive equipment
• Posses and maintain valid an appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Special Education or Superintendent