Physical Therapist - 0.8 FTE
- Longmeadow Public School District
- Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Part Time
Physical Therapist - 0.8 FTE
Longmeadow Public School District
Longmeadow Public School District - Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID:5346357
Application Deadline:Aug 28, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Services
JOB MISSION: To provide targeted assistance to students
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
1. Provide direct physical therapy as prescribed by the student's IEP.
2. Evaluate referred students regarding physical needs.
3. Write physical therapy objectives for student's physical therapy needs in clear concise measurable language.
4. Provide consultation and modeling to classroom staff regarding physical therapy interventions.
5. Develop and demonstrate home programs when necessary. Instruct parents in follow-through programs when appropriate.
6. Maintain regular and ongoing communication with teacher(s) and other pertinent school staff (PTA) to insure optimum physical therapy.
7. Maintain ongoing data-based records on student's progress.
8. Participate as a member of the child evaluation team for assigned students.
9. Attend and participate in staff meetings.
10. Provide support and supervision to the PT assistant.
11. Travel in the district between schools may be required.
*NOTE: Includes summer school PTA supervision sessions, scheduled for approximately five weeks (approx. one-time per week)--from the first Monday after the Fourth of July through the first week of August.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE
The following information is provided pursuant to ADA requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires.
Strength: Light-lifting, 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Key: Occasionally (O)Up to 1/3 of the time
Frequently (F)From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Constantly (C)2/3 of the time or more
Standing:(F)
Sitting:(O)
Walking:(F)
Lifting:(O)
Reaching(F) - Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Handling(F) - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise work with hand(s)
Fingering (F) - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily
Talking (F)Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Hearing (C)Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air
Near Acuity(C)Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
Far Acuity (C)Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
Color Vision (F)Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Field of Vision(C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed on a given point.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. This position is performed in a school setting where the environmental conditions should have no effect on how the job is performed.
Noise: Level 3 - Moderate level of intensity.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Unit E contract
Position Type:Part-time
Longmeadow Public School District
Longmeadow Public School District - Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID:5346357
Application Deadline:Aug 28, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Services
JOB MISSION: To provide targeted assistance to students
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
1. Provide direct physical therapy as prescribed by the student's IEP.
2. Evaluate referred students regarding physical needs.
3. Write physical therapy objectives for student's physical therapy needs in clear concise measurable language.
4. Provide consultation and modeling to classroom staff regarding physical therapy interventions.
5. Develop and demonstrate home programs when necessary. Instruct parents in follow-through programs when appropriate.
6. Maintain regular and ongoing communication with teacher(s) and other pertinent school staff (PTA) to insure optimum physical therapy.
7. Maintain ongoing data-based records on student's progress.
8. Participate as a member of the child evaluation team for assigned students.
9. Attend and participate in staff meetings.
10. Provide support and supervision to the PT assistant.
11. Travel in the district between schools may be required.
*NOTE: Includes summer school PTA supervision sessions, scheduled for approximately five weeks (approx. one-time per week)--from the first Monday after the Fourth of July through the first week of August.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE
The following information is provided pursuant to ADA requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires.
Strength: Light-lifting, 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Key: Occasionally (O)Up to 1/3 of the time
Frequently (F)From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Constantly (C)2/3 of the time or more
Standing:(F)
Sitting:(O)
Walking:(F)
Lifting:(O)
Reaching(F) - Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Handling(F) - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise work with hand(s)
Fingering (F) - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily
Talking (F)Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Hearing (C)Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air
Near Acuity(C)Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
Far Acuity (C)Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
Color Vision (F)Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Field of Vision(C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed on a given point.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. This position is performed in a school setting where the environmental conditions should have no effect on how the job is performed.
Noise: Level 3 - Moderate level of intensity.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Unit E contract
Position Type:Part-time
Job ID: 490291490
Originally Posted on: 8/21/2025
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