Physical Therapist

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Campus TBD, MA

20d • $83,750 - $105,000

About The Position

Excel Academy is a network of five schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving students in grades 5–12. The part-time Physical Therapist supports students in achieving success in the school setting by assessing their needs, developing individualized plans, and coordinating with families and school-based support teams. The position is 0.4 FTE, working two days per week; the days are flexible and may be arranged to accommodate the therapist’s schedule. The listed annual salary range is $83,750–$105,000 for full-time employment, prorated to 0.4 FTE.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts PT license.
• Commitment to and belief in all students and the mission, values, and educational model of Excel Academy Charter Schools.
• Commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
• Ability to focus and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work.
• Openness to change, willingness to problem-solve, and interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public or charter school setting.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic.
• Ability to speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture.
• Ability to speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ conditions and needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, students and their families, the school nurse, learning specialists, social workers, and other members of a student’s support team.
• Develop and propose plans with specific tasks to help students meet their goals.
• Demonstrate exercises that can help students perform everyday tasks.
• Evaluate a student’s home or workplace and identify potential improvements based on their needs.
• Educate a student’s family about how to provide care and accommodations.
• Recommend and teach students how to use adaptive equipment for daily living, such as wheelchairs and eating aids.
• Assess students’ progress against goals and prepare reports for healthcare providers and insurance agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed