Physical Therapist (5-10 hrs per week)

Position Overview Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to serve grades k-8. Successful candidates possess experience working in diverse schools with English Language Learners and students with disabilities. Our Physical Therapist must possess a passionate commitment to help our students develop skills needed to fully participate in and out of the classroom. He/she must create fun, exciting programs to help students grow in the areas of motor development and student participation in everyday routines both in and out of the classroom. The physical therapist is a vital member of the school team who works closely with the Director of Student Support to create schoolwide programs and frameworks for before and extended day programs in the school and in Old Sturbridge Village that will promote growth for all Academy students. The Physical Therapist reports to the Director of Student Support. See below for more details. Physical Therapist Qualifications Master’s degree preferred Registered Physical Therapist Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Prior experience working in an educational setting Demonstrate collaborative instructional ability Experience working with students with disabilities Bilingual Preferred Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required Share WCA's mission and EL Education philosophy, which will provide K-4 students with rigorous, real world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Administer assessments, write reports, communicate with families, and participate in team meetings and IEP development. Plan and implement physical therapy intervention programs that meet the specific goals and objectives as stated in the IEP. Possess excellent skills in instruction, organization and communication. Under direction of the Director of Student Support assist students individually or in small groups needing differentiation in the classroom while modeling EL Education philosophy. Work with the leadership team, classroom teachers, and other specialists to ensure the needs of all students are being met. Successfully implement school wide procedures and processes to maintain a school culture of high academic achievement and behavioral expectations. Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts Provide consultation to general education and special education staff regarding student needs and best practices Monitor student progress through the collection of data Adapt and modify the environment including assistive technology and training instructional staff to meet individual needs and to help students function as independently as possible Meet all district, state and federal requirements including IEP and Progress Report deadlines Use professional quality communication skills to convey information to the student’s team Remain current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory, practice and research. Including engaging in regular and strategic professional development to stay current in best practices for diverse learners Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student's health and medical information per State and Federal Laws Other Expectations: Attend evening events including Admissions Events (~2-3 per year), Celebrations of Learning (~4 per year), Home Visits, and Graduation Follow the school’s faculty handbook related to school rules, policies, and procedures Attend professional development and faculty meetings Participate and contribute at IEP/504 meetings as needed Take part in Teacher Assistant Team (TAT) for students who do not have an existing IEP but who may demonstrate potential support needs Participation in Common Planning Time, and Data Meetings with the Student Support Team as needed. Opportunities: Prospect of attending Professional Development (including conferences, institutes, regional professional development offerings, and site-seminars) Mission As an EL Education school working in partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School provides students with rigorous, real world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing environment. Through project-based learning, case studies, field work and more, Old Sturbridge Academy fosters intellectual curiosity and encourages students to become articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers who care for themselves, others around them and their communities. About the School Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School opened in 2017 and serves 360 students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. We believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. Our school’s habits of character, which define our culture, are courage, collaboration, stewardship, perseverance, and high-quality work. Join Our Adult Crew At Old Sturbridge Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school wide activities, events and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a number of these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making. We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves. School wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout. All staff are encouraged and expected to participate in school-funded professional development opportunities during the school year and over the summer as approved by the Principal.​ Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Salary : $50 - $60