What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (.5FTE) - Anticipated for 2025/2026 School Year position at Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union - Special Ed?
Duties (include but are not limited to):
•Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and evidence based practice.
•Ability to plan implement, administer and coordinate a physical therapy program, from eligibility determination to exit, within an LEA.
•Ability to plan, coordinate and provide training and continuing education both formally and informally to parents, school administration, school staff, community agencies, staff and other medical professionals.
•Physical ability to execute job responsibilities that may include: transferring and/or lifting students or equipment, managing equipment.
•Participate with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans.
•Evaluate and report on student progress.
•Serve as resource to parent, school team, staff and administration on disabling conditions and their effects on education.
•Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness.
•Provide consultation regarding emergency evacuation of students with disability.
•Procure, maintain and inventory equipment, materials and supplies.
