Physical Therapist & APE Instructor for Special Ed

May Institute; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid training & certification

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

Dependent care FSA

Loan repayment assistance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Wilmington, MA seeks a Physical Therapist & Adapted Physical Education (APE) Instructor for a full-time role. You will deliver consultative PT services, lead APE classes, and support students’ gross motor development, independence, safety, and overall well-being.

The role requires PT licensure, a PTA/APE background, and collaboration with educators and clinicians to implement individualized goals within IEPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure and required national credentials as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience conducting assessments and developing PT/APE or gross motor programming.
• Knowledge of IEPs, progress reporting, and educational documentation.
• Understanding of ABA-based practices or willingness to develop proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal PT assessments and develop individualized goals and recommendations.
• Provide consultative PT services based on student needs and schedules.
• Design and lead APE classes with warm-ups, group activities, and gross motor instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers and clinical team to integrate gross motor goals into IEPs.
• Complete progress notes, evaluations, reports, and IEP documentation.
• Train and provide ongoing consultation to staff implementing PT and APE programming.
• Collaborate with nursing, educational, clinical, and allied health staff to adjust strategies and equipment.

Skills

Assessment

Collaboration

Communication

Program design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Wilmington, MA seeks a Physical Therapist & Adapted Physical Education (APE) Instructor for a full-time role. You will deliver consultative PT services, lead APE classes, and support students’ gross motor development, independence, safety, and overall well-being.

The role requires PT licensure, a PTA/APE background, and collaboration with educators and clinicians to implement individualized goals within IEPs.