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EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) SUMMER PROGRAM PHYSICAL THERAPIST - STIPEND OPPORTUNITY (#Stipend)

Employer
Randolph Public Schools
Location
Randolph, MA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Support Staff, Physical Therapist
Job Type
Summer
Job Details
Job ID: 2966527
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: June 26, 2018
Starting Date: July 9, 2017

Job Description
A Physical Therapist is needed for Randolph's Extended School Year Program. This program provides education and support services to special needs students during the summer. Program operates Monday through Thursday mornings from July 9th through August 9th. Program hours are 8:30am to 12:30pm at the JFK Elementary School and 7:45am to 11:45am at Randolph High School.

Qualifications:

The PT is accountable for working with students throughout the school system who may have physical, sensory, and/or cognitive delays, which may be impacting their academic achievements. They will provide individual, group, and or cooperative lessons. They will work cooperatively within the summer program with special education staff to best enable the students to benefit from their academic experiences.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide therapeutic and educational treatments consistent with student's IEP. Treatments may include but are not limited to, lifting, transferring, positioning, using adaptive equipment, changing when necessary, setting up positioning devices, assisting with mobility training (i.e. wheelchair, crutches, walker), as well as assisting and supporting during activity execution.
2. Work cooperatively with special education summer staff to accommodate the needs of the students within the academic environment.
3. Provide information relevant to the student's recommended program in writing or verbally. Assume initiative in seeking out registered staff when encountering difficulties in procedures or assigned services.
4. Provide individual therapy, classroom groups, small groups, and or cooperative therapy according to the recommendations of the educational plan.
5. Collaborate with the members of the summer school staff regarding students as needed.

Qualifications:
~He/she must also be a licensed Physical Therapist licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Board of Registration in Medicine
  • Physical Therapists ($40 per hour, 4.5 hours per day, 3 days per week)

    Position Type: Summer
    Positions Available: 1
    Salary: $40 Per Hour

    Welcome to Randolph Public School District!

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    Randolph (MA), a town of over 32,000, resting about 10 miles south of downtown Boston, is one of the most diverse communities in the state of Massachusetts and is proud to have the 2015 Massachusetts Milken Educator Award winner. Our diverse population of over 3,000 students represents 45 different countries, speaking 40 different languages and dialects including Haitian-Creole, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Russian to name a few. We have four prek-5 elementary schools, one 6-8 middle school, and one 9-12 high school with an enrollment of approximately 800 students. As a whole, our students' growth on the MCAS has outpaced the State with some tremendous growth. Student performance on Advanced Placement exams continues to be a point of pride and the class of 2015 was accepted into more than 100 colleges and universities. We continue to use NWEA as our benchmark assessment measure and TeachPoint to document educator observations.

    Prospective Teachers of Color in Critical Need Content Areas (Math, Science, Special Education, and English as a Second Language/SEI) and diverse, experienced Administrators are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    The Randolph Public Schools (RPS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The RPS do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic identity, sex, gender identity, disability, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or homelessness in admission to or participation in its programs and activities. RPS does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, bullying, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their ability or freedom to learn and work.

    Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required


  • Application Instructions
    Please submit a letter of interest detailing your qualifications and experience for the position

    Application Questions
    There are no application questions required for this job posting.

    Contact Information
    Jeffrey Lappin
    40 Highland Avenue
    Randolph, Massachusetts 02368
    Phone: 781-961-6200
    Fax: 781-961-6295
    Email: lappinj@randolphlk12.ma.us

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