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Albert Lea Area Schools
Position Summary:
- Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, the Physical Therapist provides services to children with special needs, ages birth to 21, in order for them to benefit from their program of special education instruction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides direct and indirect physical therapy services as specified in each students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan.
- Consults with teachers, school administrators, parents and others as appropriate, regarding students’ gross motor development.
- Assesses the gross motor skills including the environmental accessibility of students referred for a special education evaluation. Helps determine the need for environmental adaptations and physical therapy.
- Assesses and makes environmental and other adaptations to allow students to access and benefit from their program of specialized instruction.
- Provides training to special education paraprofessionals, and others as appropriate, in carrying out day-to-day activities designed to enhance the motor functioning of students.
- Maintains accurate record of therapy sessions, consultations and other pertinent activities.
- Supports parents of children with disabilities in understanding the role of physical therapy services in schools and how to access school or community resources.
- Adapts, modifies or recommends specialized equipment to facilitate student performance.
- Supports classroom personnel to effectively use classroom based technology and assistive technologies to facilitate student success.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements :
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited school with a current physical therapy license from the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy is required.
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