Physical Therapist - Bilingual Evaluation Team Pre-K & K-12 [10 Month B.E.S.T.] (SY 22-23)
- Employer
- Providence School District
- Location
- Providence, RI, US
- Salary
- Competitive
Job Details
Provide direct physical therapy services to students enrolled in the Providence Schools accordance with IEPs and 504 plans and to complete evaluations as needed.
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. School based experience preferred.
License required by the RI Department of Health: Physical Therapist
Must be fluent in Spanish.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES
- For students whose primary language is Spanish, scheduling of physical therapy evaluations and completion of written physical therapy evaluations
- May provide direct physical therapy services to students consistent with IEP requirements
- May provide consultation to classroom teachers and staff as needed and required by IEPs
- May provide written reports on services provided and/or progress notes as required by the special education office
- Willingness to work as an itinerant to cover all components of this assignment
- Willingness to work with families on carry-over activities for the home setting and scheduling of therapy sessions
- Willingness to complete home instruction for PT services
- Documentation of services for Medicaid purposes
- Willingness to work as part of a therapy team
- Any/all duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education
- This position covers all levels, early childhood through high school.
- Optional professional development opportunities are provided through the school depart
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).
Company
We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.
- Website
- https://www.providenceschools.org/
- Telephone
- 4017147231
- Location
-
797 Westminster Street
Providence
Rhode Island
02903
United States
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