Physical Therapist - PreK-5 Grade - RSU 57

Regional School Unit 57; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 49,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 57 in Waterboro, ME is hiring a Physical Therapist for PreK-5 district-wide services. The role requires a Maine PT license and CHRC clearance, with collaboration across a diverse team to support students with disabilities. Expect involvement in IEPs, evaluations, and data-driven treatment planning.

Salary ranges from $49,000 to $88,477 annually; start date to be determined. Qualified candidates will work with educators, specialists, and families to deliver essential PT

Qualifications

• Current Maine physical therapist license.
• Current Maine Department of Education CHRC.
• Experience with evaluating school-aged children and data-informed treatment planning.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
• Experience writing evaluation reports and IEP data for treatment planning.
• Ability to provide supervision to PTA.

Responsibilities

• Assess students to determine educational need for physical therapy.
• Participate on IEP teams to set goals and timelines.
• Schedule and deliver PT interventions per IEP.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, administrators and families to support students with disabilities.
• Communicate with physicians and service agencies on orthotics and equipment needs.
• Instruct and supervise classroom staff in transfer techniques and program delivery.
• Monitor progress and provide written reviews.
• Maintain confidential records and timely reporting.
• Order and maintain supplies and stay current with PT practices in education.

Job description

Physical Therapist – PreK‑5 Grade – RSU 57

Job ID: 5908718

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title: Physical Therapist - PreK-5 Grade District Wide

RSU 57

86 West Road

Waterboro, ME 04087

Qualifications:

• Current Maine physical therapist license.
• Current Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)
• Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating within a diverse, multidisciplinary professional team.
• Experience with administering evaluations, writing evaluation reports and collecting data to inform treatment plans and student IEP's.

Reports To: Director of Special Services, Assistant Director of Special Services and Building Principal.

Coordinates with: Special Education Classroom Teachers, Support Staff, Related Service Providers, Building Administration and the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Coordinator.

Job Goal: This position is designed to support the successful implementation of Physical Therapy services for our PreK-5 students as required by their Individualized Education Plans (IEP). The Physical Therapist will ensure special education identified students receive their legally entitled PT services in order to access their academic and functional needs.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assess identified students to determine whether there is an educationally significant need for physical therapy.
• Participate on the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team to establish goals, objectives and the length of time required to achieve the goals.
• Schedule and deliver the physical therapy interventions with students as determined in the IEP.
• Consult with special education teachers, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, speech and occupational therapists, physical education teachers, nurses, school administrators, bus drivers and other school personnel as well as parents to provide information and recommendations regarding students with physical disabilities.
• Communicate with physicians, and service agencies regarding orthotics and adaptive equipment needs for the student.
• Instruct classroom personnel (teachers/paraprofessionals) in safe transfer techniques.
• Instruct and supervise classroom personnel in carrying out specific programs for individual students.
• Monitor the students' progress toward goals and objectives and provide written reviews.
• Assist students in developing feelings of self-worth and in making social adjustments that permit them to cope with disabilities.
• Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
• Order and maintain an adequate inventory of materials and supplies.
• Keep current with new research, ideas and techniques in physical therapy and practice in educational environments.
• Obtain prior approval for all special activities and expenditures.
• Ensure that school district policies are observed during all activities.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services and building administrator, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
• Provides supervision to Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Terms of Employment

Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Compensation: Annual salary range of $49,000–$88,477

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSU 57 is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, in compliance with state and federal laws.

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Physical Therapist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Regional School Unit 57
• 86 West Road
• Waterboro, Maine 04087
• Phone: [phone]