Physical Therapist - Part-time (0.05 FTE)

Position Type:
Education Specialist/ Physical Therapist

Date Posted:
1/12/2026

Location:
Gavin South Middle School

Date Available:
08/17/2026

District:
&nbsp Gavin School District

&nbsp&nbsp Reports To: Director of Student Services
Supervises: Students
Department: Building and/or Special Education
Classification: Educational Specialist
Work Year: Part-time Aug - June
Contract Dates: School Year Qualifications: Appropriate State of Illinois license.

Purpose: The PT designs and performs therapeutic interventions, including compensation, remediation and prevention strategies and adaptations, focusing on functional mobility and safe, efficient access and participation in educational activities and routines in natural learning environments.
Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

General Job Description : To integrate each student into the schools educational program as a means to enhance functioning and attain educational objectives.

1. Assess students level of gross motor function and need for service.
2. Provide physical therapy input to the team for developing individual educational programs (IEPs) for therapy.
3. Teach parents, teachers, aides, or other appropriate personnel to implement motor programs.
4. Monitor and evaluate therapy programs using observation, data and/or pre/post testing.
5. Work cooperatively with teaching and support staff.
6. Monitor and report student performance and progress.
7. Attend staff meetings (as appropriate).
8. Complete required reports such as IEPs, 504s, etc.
9. Perform other tasks (as appropriate).

Gavin School District 37 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

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