Physical Therapist
- Assesses students’ functional capabilities and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student’s functional level and developing recommendations and/or curriculum access.
- Assesses students’ gross motor and development skills (e.g. perceptual-motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
- Communicates with students, parents, teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
- Coordinates with the IEP team for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students and attends IEP Team Meetings.
- Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials from the IEP for the purpose of remediating student’s motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Identifies structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate adaptive equipment and/or devices.
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials in compliance with State, Federal, and administrative regulations (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, internal audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Makes professional decisions that demonstrate support of the mission, goals and best interest of SPEED.
- Utilizes community, state and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students.
- Responsible for all assigned students and educational support staff as well as any assigned student teachers, interns, and volunteers working in the school for the welfare and safety of all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during before and after-school activities.
- Other duties may be assigned.