Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Date Posted: April 19, 2022
Position Title: Physical Therapist, 1.0 FTE
Assignment Location: Various locations based on student need
Hours per Day: 8.0
Schedule: 182 day contract as assigned
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2022
Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience
Other compensation: Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Special Education, Physical Therapists (PT) are responsible for providing appropriate therapy intervention services designed to enhance students’ potential for learning. They assist students in acquiring those functional performance skills needed to participate in, and benefit from, the educational environment, and to help students function independently. Physical therapists work to improve, develop, restore, and/or maintain a child’s active participation, self-maintenance, work, and leisure/play in educational environments. Their role includes assessment and planning, goal development, implementation, and monitoring for students receiving special education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate in physical therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (ATPA).
Minnesota State Licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Minnesota and ability to drive to various locations.
Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of specialty area; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of providing effective therapy for students with special needs.
ABOUT US:
MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.
HOW TO APPLY:
Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit the site to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/
If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Heidi Hennen (320) 543-1122 ext: 2105 or email at: [email protected]
POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director phone (320) 543-1122 or email at: [email protected]
MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer