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.