Physical Therapist - Extended School Year Program (Split Position)

East Hartford Public Schools; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Physical Therapist for a split position in the Extended School Year Program, held at Woodland Alternative School and Hockanum Early Childhood Learning Center. Effective July 6–30, 2026, Monday–Friday. Hours vary based on student needs.

Appointment prioritizes certified Physical Therapy Assistants who are EHPS employees. Responsibilities include direct and consultative PT services for students with IEPs, 504 plans or IFSPs, participation in PPT/504/IFSP

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Identify and plan for referred students’ needs.
• Develop, provide or oversee therapy interventions including motor skills development, gait training and wheelchair mobility.
• Conduct evaluations and prepare written reports of findings.
• Participate in PPT, 504 and IFSP meetings and in IEP/504/IFSP development.
• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy services and collaborate with school staff.
• Maintain records and supervise assigned therapy assistants.
• Lift, transfer and position students/equipment as needed.
• Recommend adaptive equipment per student plans.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist - Split Position
Extended School Year Program
To be held at Woodland Alternative School and Hockanum Early Childhood Learning Center

Effective Date: July 6, 2026 -July 30, 2026 (Monday -Friday)
Hours: To be determined based upon student need
Note: Appointment to positions in the Extended School Year Program shall be made first to qualified certified physical therapists assistants who are employees of the East Hartford Public Schools. Applicants must be appropriately certified.

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

• Online Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
• Transcripts
• Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)

TITLE: Physical Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the APTA
2. Have a current license to practice physical therapy in Connecticut

REPORTS TO:

Director of Pupil Personnel Services

JOB GOAL:

To provide physical therapy direct and consultative services to identified students with IEPs, 504 plans or IFSPs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Identification of referred students for eligibility.
2. Individual student planning.
3. Develop, provide or oversee student Interventions, including but not limited to:
   • facilitation of developmental motor skills, postural awareness, ambulation, gait training, sensorimotor processing, cardiovascular functioning, wheelchair mobility, adaptation or modification of equipment, recommending and monitoring assistive equipment, prevention of deformity or disability via early intervention and transportation needs of students
4. Conduct appropriate evaluation of students and prepare written reports of the evaluations and findings.
5. Participate in PPT, 504 and/or IFSP meetings.
6. Participate in development of IEPs, 504 plans and/or IFSPs for eligible students
7. Provide direct and indirect physical therapy.
8. Collaborate with other school personnel regarding physical therapy based on the individual student's needs
9. Provide carryover activities to teachers, paraprofessionals, other service providers, and parents as appropriate.
10. Maintain records of services provided.
11. Lift, transfer and position children and equipment as necessary to provide physical therapy
12. Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment based in individual student plans.
13. Supervise any assigned physical therapist assistant.
14. Other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy for non-certified staff.