Saugus Public Schools Physical Therapist Assistant REPOST

Saugus-Public-Schools; Saugus (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saugus Public Schools is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under the supervision of a registered physical therapist at the Veterans Early Learning Center. The role involves providing individual and group therapy aligned with IEP/504 plans to help students access educational programs.

Travel between schools, collaboration with staff, and ongoing professional development are required to maintain licensure and support student progress.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising RPT in providing therapeutic and educational interventions per IEP/504 plans.
• Collaborate with regular and special education staff to support students in the academic environment.
• Travel between schools to meet caseload demands.
• Schedule and coordinate student sessions within the school day.
• Communicate progress and information with the supervising therapist.
• Document student progress toward IEP goals.
• Attend staff meetings and team conferences as needed.
• Pursue continuing education to maintain licensure and stay current in school-based therapy.

Skills

School-based PT experience

Support students with special needs

Job description

Saugus Public Schools Physical Therapist Assistant REPOST

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929515

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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:

1. 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.
2. Work cooperatively with regular and special education staff to accommodate the needs of the students within the academic environment.
3. Travel from school to school to meet the needs of the caseload demands.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Document student progress daily and quarterly towards IEP goals and review with supervising therapist.
7. Attend staff meetings and team conferences, as needed.
8. 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.
9. 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

Mission The 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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