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    Physical Therapist - Newark, United States - Newark Board of Education

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    Position Type:
    Instructional - Other Titles/Physical Therapist


    Date Posted:
    10/28/2022


    Location:
    Special Education -408

    NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

    HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

    765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102

    ROGER LEON, SUPERINTENDENT

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST


    OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

    (Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

    The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Physical Therapist within the Office of Special Education.


    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS


    • Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
    • Possess a Certification/License or meets the requirement of the New Jersey Department of Education.
    • Possess a Certificate/License as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Advisory Council, NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.
    • A minimum of five (5) years successful physical therapy experience.
    • Good computer and technological skills.
    • Experience in working with staff, administrators, parents, community-based organizations, and vendors in therapeutic program development and implementation.
    • Three (3) letters of recommendation, which should include one (1) from current supervisor.
    • Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
    • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made for their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

    NOTE:
    Examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.


    BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


    • Plans and conducts seminars, workshops, and professional development activities.
    • Facilitates the inclusion of special needs students into general education classes whenever and wherever possible.
    • Coordinates services throughout the district, in classes, schools other district sites, and with service providers for special needs students, pre-school through high school.
    • Assumes responsibility to attend and participate in on-going professional development workshops and activities.
    • Analyzes, draws conclusions, and communicates student assessment data, makes individual and program recommendations when needed, and makes program recommendations based upon the analysis of this data.
    • Provides reports on the progress of students and program initiatives.
    • Keeps accurate and detailed records for submission to the Director of Special Education or designee.
    • Assists classroom teachers and teacher aides in the creative use of new technological equipment and supplementary materials.
    • Visits multi-sites and participates in the development and coordination of physical therapy and educational activities.
    • Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as assigned by the Director of the Office of Special Education.

    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIIES


    • Knowledge of Public Law 105-17, IDEA '04 and NJ Code (Table 6A, Chapter 14).
    • Knowledge of the principals, standards, and techniques of physical therapy.
    • Knowledge of physical therapy methods, materials, and equipment and their utilization.
    • Ability to physically lift, move, and position students as needed.
    • Ability to prepare accurate and detailed student progress and other reports of the physical therapy findings and progress.

    REPORTS TO:
    Supervisor, Office of Special Education


    SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT PERIOD


    Salary Range:
    $59,000 - $105,360


    Employment Period:
    Ten (10) Months


    Union Affiliation:
    Newark Teachers Union (NTU)


    *Salary subject to change pending NTU contract negotiations.

    How to Apply
    Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.


    THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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