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Physical Therapist

 

School: XYZ Charter                                   

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Salary: $$$$$

 

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Primary Role and Purpose:

 

     Ensure direct therapy is administered to students with physical disabilities.  Evaluate students and

      implement therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere

      with students’ ability to receive full benefit from the educational program.

 

Qualifications:

 

     Education:

     Valid Texas license as a physical therapist granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy

      Examiners

            List any other XYZ Charter School requirements

 

     Skills:

  • Complete understanding of medical information and indications for physical therapy treatment.
  • Capable of administering test and measurements for evaluating physical function.
  • Capable of administering manual exercises and physical therapy treatments.
  • Capable of instructing students and managing their behavior.
  • Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

 

     Experience:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy

  • Ensure direct and consultative services in accordance with physical therapy goals contained in students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  • Evaluate achievement of student to assess readiness for termination of physical therapy services.
  • Design, construct and adapt equipment and devices as needed for the student.

 

Evaluation

  • Evaluate students with physical disabilities and determine eligibility for services.
  • Be active in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee to aid with understanding the assessment data, appropriate placement and goal setting for students with physical disabilities according to the charter procedures.
  • Modify or recommend changes of the school environment to enhance the learning process for the student.

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Consultation  

  • Confer with charter teachers regarding the use of specialized equipment and materials.
  • Confer with charter and outside personnel, including private therapists and other medical staff, to meet the physical and medical needs of students.
  • Ensure professional development in the charter to help school personnel recognize students with physical disabilities.
  • Confer with individuals who have interaction with students to enhance their work.

 

Student Management

  • Provide effective learning environments, which are in correspondence to the maturity level of the student.
  • Maintain student control and enforce appropriate discipline according to the student handbook.

 

Program Management

  • Design and implement an ongoing assessment of the physical therapy program and make adaptations based on the results.
  • Aid in the selection of equipment and adaptive materials.

 

Administration

  • Gather, manage and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
  • Abide by policies established by federal and state law that apply to charter schools, Commissioner’s Rules that apply to charter policy and local charter policy.
  • Abide by all charter routines and regulations.
  • Communicate with colleagues, students and parents in an effective manner.
  • Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills related to job assignments.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Job Related Conditions:

  • Maintain control in stressful situations.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • Possible lifting of students with physical disabilities.

 

 

 

 

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed.  Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.

 

Approved by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

Reviewed by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

 

 

 

 

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