School-Based Physical Therapist: Impactful Pediatric Support

Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver PT services to students with low-incidence disabilities within ACCEPT programs. You will evaluate, plan, and document services, and work with classroom staff to generalize skills across settings.

The role includes creating IEP goals, writing progress reports, and collaborating with families. Regular travel to collaborative locations is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Massachusetts License (current, in good standing)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to rules, regulations, laws and ethical standards when conducting screenings, evaluations and direct services.
• Administer formal and informal assessments and interpret information to recommend PT services in the school setting.
• Synthesize evaluation results into clear written reports meeting state requirements and safeguard confidentiality.
• Write IEP goals and objectives for assigned caseload and complete progress reports each term.
• Take session notes and attendance to monitor progress.
• Provide direct services in push-in or pull-out models as prescribed by IEP.
• Provide consultation to teachers and other staff to generalize skills across settings.
• Regularly communicate with families about student progress and recommendations.
• Create and provide a standing schedule to divisional leadership for related services.
• Travel to all collaborative locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Massachusetts Physical Therapy License

Job description

Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver PT services to students with low-incidence disabilities within ACCEPT programs. You will evaluate, plan, and document services, and work with classroom staff to generalize skills across settings.

The role includes creating IEP goals, writing progress reports, and collaborating with families. Regular travel to collaborative locations is required.