About this role
Ascension Parish School Board Job Description I. JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist JOB TYPE: 362
POSITION REPORTS TO: Director / Supervisor of Special Education PAY GRADE: T-1
FLSA STATUS: Exempt ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 182 days
II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE Providing educationally relevant Physical therapy services to special education students with developmental and/or physical motor impairments to maximize independence and allow optimal participation in all functional educational activities in accordance to the students' IEP. III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Verification of valid Physical Therapist licensure by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board. Additional criteria as established by the School Board. IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Screens and evaluates students for physical therapy (PT) eligibility in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the state department of education.
• Completes all reports and paperwork accurately and within timelines and maintains records as required by local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with teachers to develop IEPs and participate in IEP conferences.
• Provides therapeutic intervention to the student and provides consultation and supervision for educational personnel implementing these interventions according to the student's educational plan.
• Monitors student's progress on a regular basis and provides input on integrated goals on the progress reports.
• Documents PT services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services as appropriate.
• Provides individualized assistance and/or in-service training to educational personnel and/or the student's caregivers.
• Selects, maintains, and fabricates necessary adaptive equipment to meet the student's educational needs.
• Participates in professional growth and development activities relevant to PT in the school system.
• Maintains communication with appropriate medical personnel.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and school board policies.
• Provides professional, courteous, and prompt service to all internal and external persons including students, parents, co-workers, etc.
• Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships.
• Maintains student and employee confidentiality.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work process and financial performance. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
• Performs other duties as required.
Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:
• Instructional Components
• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions
• Lesson Plans
• Instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues and departments
• Grade papers
• Take and record attendance
• Enter/Average grades
• Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher
• Supervision
• Supervision of students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event
• Supervision of students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned
• Supervision of students in the classroom
• Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies
• Supervision of students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned
• Non-instructional Components
• Attend meetings generally associated with the instructions of students
• Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings
• Attend training sessions
• Attend IEP meetings
• Attend parent-teacher conferences
• Attend back-to-school and open-house events
• Attend graduation
• Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings
• Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request
• Extracurricular Activities
• Attend/work concessions/gates of no more than 15 athletic events per school year as requested by the principal or designee
• Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor
NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.