To provide assistance to the Physical Therapist in therapy services for students by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction, as applicable to physical therapy.
• Assists with planning and implementing programs of therapy that help students develop to their potential in motor, perceptual and self-help skills and as much as possible, meets individuals needs, interests and abilities.
• Assists in guiding the learning process toward the achievement of Individual Educational Program goals.
• Assist in established and maintaining standards of appropriate student behaviors and disciplines needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Assists in assessing therapeutic progress of students on a regular basis.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents and staff concerning students' physical therapy program and/or progress.
• Assists in evaluating student's needs for adaptive equipment and assists in facilitating the acquisition of appropriate equipment and instructional materials.
• Assists in obtaining physician's prescription for evaluation and treatment for all new students entering a physical therapy program.
• Assists in providing training and on-going direction to school personnel and parents for carryover of physical therapy programs in the classroom and/or at home.
• Performs other related functions as requested by the immediate supervisor.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.

REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

• Valid New Mexico State Board of Education license in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Valid New Mexico Physical Therapy Assistant, K-12 License.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical examination.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with insurable driving record.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lisa Oliphant / oliphant@aps.edu
APPLY TO:
APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.

In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY: Schedule A Please note: All salary verification for self-employed experience will need to be accompanied by a W-2 form in order to verify hours worked.
DAYS:
HOURS:
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