Physical Therapist or PTA

Excel Academy Charter Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Academy Charter Schools is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to support students' needs within the school environment. This role involves collaborating with teachers and families to ensure adequate support, developing individualized plans, and promoting diversity and inclusion within education. A valid Massachusetts license is required, along with a strong commitment to the mission of empowering all students.

Qualifications

• Commitment to all students and Excel Academy's mission.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to adapt and receive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' conditions and collaborate with support teams.
• Develop plans to help students meet their goals.
• Educate families on care and accommodations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptive equipment knowledge

Education

Valid Massachusetts PT or PTA license

Job description

Organization Overview

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed and we opened a new school in Rhode Island in 2022. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.

Growth Happens Here.

About the Role

The Physical Therapist is responsible for ensuring that students are provided adequate support to find success in the school setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess students' conditions and needs;
• Collaborate with teachers, students and their families, the school nurse, learning specialists, social workers, and other members of a student's support team;
• Develop and propose a plan for students with specific tasks that will help them meet their goals;
• Demonstrate exercises that can help students better perform everyday tasks;
• Evaluate a student's home or workplace and identify potential improvements based on their needs;
• Educate a student's family about how to help care for and accommodate them;
• Recommend and teach students how to use adaptive equipment that will helpthem with daily living, such as wheelchairs and eating aids; and
• Assess patients' progress against goals and prepare reports for healthcare providers and insurance agencies.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Understand how your identity markers (including race, class, and gender) impact your leadership;
• Demonstrate understanding and respect for the cultures and languages of our communities;
• Solicit and welcome collaboration and feedback from colleagues, students, families and the surrounding community;
• Understand the impact of historical and structural racism and use this lens in your decision-making; and
• Take action to demonstrate personal reflections and growth/be responsive to feedback and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• AValid Massachusetts PT or PTA license;
• A commitment to and belief inallstudents and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.

  Preference will be given to applicants who also:

  • Have experience in a public or charter school setting;
  • Speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently;
  • Can speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture;
  • Can speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.