Saugus Public Schools Physical Therapist Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Saugus (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Saugus Public Schools Veterans Early Learning Center is seeking a School-Based Physical Therapist Assistant to collaborate with a registered physical therapist in supporting students. The role involves implementing interventions, documenting progress, and coordinating with teachers to support accessibility to education.

The PTA will travel between campuses, schedule sessions within the school day, and participate in ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and stay current with

Qualifications

• Experience providing PT within a school-based setting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising RPT with therapeutic and educational interventions per IEP/504 plans.
• Collaborate with regular and special education staff to accommodate student needs in the academic environment.
• Travel between schools to meet caseload demands.
• Schedule students within the school day/week to maximize time and review with the supervising therapist.
• Provide and document information to the supervising therapist; seek guidance when needed.
• Document student progress daily and quarterly toward IEP goals and review with the supervising therapist.
• Attend staff meetings and team conferences as needed.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities to maintain licensure and stay current on trends in school therapy.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in school-based PT

Support for students with specialNeeds

Job description

Saugus Public Schools Physical Therapist Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5870891

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

The assistant position is accountable for working with students under the supervision and guidance of a registered physical therapist. The PTAs work cooperatively within the school environment and are responsible for providing individual, group, and or cooperative lessons following IEP or 504 plans in order to assist students in accessing the educational programs Performance Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the RPT in the provision of therapeutic and educational interventions for students as documented in IEPs and 504 plans. Interventions may include but are not limited to, lifting, transferring, positioning, using adaptive equipment, changing when necessary setting up positioning devices, assisting with mobility training (i.e. wheelchair, crutches, walker), as well as assisting and supporting during activity execution.
• Work cooperatively with regular and special education staff to accommodate the needs of the students within the academic environment.
• Travel from school to school to meet the needs of the caseload demands.
• Schedule assigned students within the appropriate time frame of the school day and work week that would best meet the needs of the student, as well as maximizing the time of the assistant. Review schedule with supervising therapist.
• Work cooperatively with the supervising therapist. Provide information relevant to the student's recommended program in writing or verbally as is prearranged between supervisor and assistant. Meet regularly for supervision and case review. Assume initiative in seeking out registered staff when encountering difficulties in procedures or assigned services.
• Document student progress daily and quarterly towards IEP goals and review with supervising therapist.
• Attend staff meetings and team conferences, as needed.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities offered within the district and in other settings, as needed to maintain current licensure and remain knowledgeable of current trends in therapy in school settings.
• Complete other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience providing PT within a school-based setting
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $38,316 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > PT Assistant

Welcome to Veterans Early Learning Center

MissionThe Mission of the Saugus Public Schools is to educate, challenge, and empower students to be life-long learners and to achieve excellence with integrity in the 21st century as productive, caring, and contributing members of society.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Mondello , Principal
• 39 Hurd Avenue
• Saugus, Massachusetts 01906
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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