Physical Therapist - Extended School Year Program (Split Position)

East Hartford Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Extended School Year Program to provide direct and consultative services to students with IEPs and 504 plans. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and a valid license to practice in Connecticut. Responsibilities include evaluating students, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with educational personnel. The position is set for a ten-month contract with a salary established by the Board.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the APTA is required.
• A current license to practice physical therapy in Connecticut is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative physical therapy services to eligible students.
• Identify students for eligibility based on referrals.
• Collaborate with other school personnel regarding specific needs.

Skills

Physical therapy direct services

Consultative services

Communication with personnel

Student evaluation

Developmental motor skills facilitation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Current license to practice physical therapy in Connecticut

Job description

Physical Therapist - Extended School Year Program (Split Position) JobID: 7635

• Position Type: Summer School
• Date Posted: 4/2/2026
• Date Available: 07/06/2026

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.

East Hartford Board of Education Employees: Submit Letter of Interest Only to Human Resources by closing date

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:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the APTA
• 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:

• Identification of referred students for eligibility.
• 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.
• Conduct appropriate evaluation of students and prepare written reports of the evaluations and findings.
• Participate in PPT, 504 and/or IFSP meetings.
• Participate in development of IEPs, 504 plans and/or IFSPs for eligible students.
• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy.
• Collaborate with other school personnel regarding physical therapy based on the individual student's needs.
• Provide carryover activities to teachers, paraprofessionals, other service providers, and parents as appropriate.
• Maintain records of services provided.
• Lift, transfer and position children and equipment as necessary to provide physical therapy.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment based in individual student plans.
• Supervise any assigned physical therapist assistant.
• 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.

Postings current as of 4/5/2026 2:26:11 AM CST.