THIS IS A COMPETITIVE POSITION PENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMFull-Time (1.0 FTE) 36.25-Hour week, 10-month, School Calendar Year Position, Hours Per Day Dependent Upon Site Location
- Evaluates the degree of function and disability and completes and submits appropriate documentation to CSE, Administrative staff or principal
- Drafts appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives to present at the annual CSE meeting
- Evaluates and re-evaluates short-term objectives on a quarterly basis throughout the school year
- Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications
- Performs Physical Therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician in accordance with state law
- Participates with other personnel in the formation of student's Individual Educational Program (IEP)
- Instructs and participates in faculty-in-service educational program
- Utilizes adaptive equipment, materials and seating in order to permit the student to function more independently in the school environment
- Carries out treatment program as identified through evaluation and IEP, and maintains appropriate and accurate documentation regarding assessment, planning and treatment outcome
- Instructs parents and school personnel with regard to follow-up of therapy goals
- Supervises therapist assistant and documents in accordance with state law
- Identifies assistive technologies that will enhance student's functional performance and provides required documentation for funding
- Develops and refines gross motor skills to improve functional activities
- Follows the schedule and building procedures of the building of assignment
- Carries out all other duties as assigned
Please complete your file by submitting the following information:
- Employment application
- Letter of interest
- Detailed résumé
- Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate (if applicable)
- College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
- If no college education, furnish a copy of high school diploma or GED
- One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)