Position Title

Physical Therapist

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

Job Description:

• Pediatric & developmental knowledge and expertise
• Strong understanding of gross motor development from early childhood through early adulthood
• Educational Regulations: Familiarity with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
• (IDEA), Section 504 compliance, and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, orthotics, and environmental modifications to support student independence in the school setting
• Ability to pivot techniques seamlessly based on the student's age, needs, and abilities
• Strong communication skills to partner effectively with parents, teachers, other related service providers, and special education teams and administration.
• Ability to safely lift, transfer, and position students of varying sizes and weights, as well as maneuver heavy adaptive equipment
• Providing specialized therapy to address goals as per the student's Individual Education Plan/504 Plan; monitoring and reporting student progress
• Ability to assess student needs, progress, and evaluate for initial and re-evaluations through the CSE process

Salary:

• Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits:

• Participation in NYS Teacher Retirement System
• Health Insurance or opt-out stipend
• Additional benefits available as per the established Terms and Conditions for the Physical Therapist Position.

Civil Service Title

Physical Therapist

Job Qualifications

• Doctoral in Physical Therapy -New York State Registered or CAPTE/APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Minimum qualifications - Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapist.

Application Procedure

Application Process:

• APPLY ONLINE: using the Genesee County Civil Service Application found on either the PCS Website or through this website.
• Please address questions to: Attn: Cassandra Gowanlock; 7014 Big Tree Road; Pavilion, NY 14525 - or via email or phone to cgowanlock@pavilioncsd.org - 585-584-1030

Job Category

Physical Therapy

Job Location

District Wide

Additional Information