Physical Therapist - Part-Time (1 day per week)

Young World Physical Education; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 63,468 - 119,556; Part time

Job summary

Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide school-based services one day per week. The role supports students with disabilities under IEPs, delivering direct and consultative therapy in classroom or pull-out settings.

The ideal candidate holds Massachusetts PT licensure with a degree in Physical Therapy and experience with pediatric populations or school settings; familiarity with IDEA and IEP development is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience with pediatric populations and/or school settings preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA, special education regulations, and IEP development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct PT services to students per IEPs via push-in and pull-out models.
• Evaluate gross motor skills, mobility, and access; perform evaluations as needed.
• Develop recommendations to support participation and independence at school.
• Collaborate with special education staff, teachers, related service providers, admins and families.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings and contribute to goals and service recommendations.
• Maintain documentation, logs, progress and evaluation reports per regulations.
• Consult with staff on positioning, mobility, adaptive equipment, and strategies.

Skills

Massachusetts licensure

Pediatric experience

IEP knowledge

Physical therapy degree

School setting experience

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist - Part-Time (1 day per week)

Wakefield Public Schools Districtwide (Wakefield Public Schools) - Wakefield, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Job ID: 5841575
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: Physical Therapist (Part-Time)
Schedule: One (1) day per week
Location: Wakefield Public Schools
Reports To: Director of Special Education and Student Services

Position Summary

Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide school-based physical therapy services one day per week. The Physical Therapist will provide services to students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), supporting students' access to the educational environment through both direct and consultative services. Services may be delivered in both push-in (classroom-based) and pull-out settings based on student needs.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience working with pediatric populations and/or within a school setting preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA, special education regulations, and IEP development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services to students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through both push-in and pull-out service delivery models.
• Evaluate students' gross motor skills, functional mobility, and physical access to the educational environment, and complete evaluations and re-evaluations as needed.
• Develop recommendations to support students' participation, independence, and access to school activities.
• Collaborate with special education staff, classroom teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to implement effective interventions and accommodations.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings and contribute to the development of student goals and service recommendations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, service logs, progress reports, and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal special education regulations.
• Consult with school staff regarding positioning, mobility, adaptive equipment, and strategies to support student success across educational settings.

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$344.03 to $648.47 Per Day

Job Categories

Student Services > Physical Therapist

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• HR Department Wakefield Public School
• 60 Farm Street
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]