Anticipated- Physical Therapist 2026-2027 School Year
Weymouth Public Schools•Weymouth, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides specialized services to support the physical development and mobility needs of students (ages 3–22) in educational settings. The therapist evaluates motor skills, designs individualized therapy plans, and works closely with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure students can access and participate in early learning environments.
Requirements
- Hold an appropriate license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals as a Physical Therapist
- Experience in delivering physical therapy services in the public school setting
- Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, school-level involvement and/or system-wide professional activities, and the interview process.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess students referred for special education eligibility determination
- Develop and implement effective programs of intervention for Special Education students
- Develop IEP goals, benchmarks and assessment methods to monitor a student’s progress in the educational area identified requiring intervention
- Work collaboratively with all building liaisons, principals and teachers to determine eligibility, need for level, and/or continuation of physical therapy service
- Carefully monitor student progress toward achievement of goals, and effectively communicate to the TEAM termination of services where appropriate
- Develop programs for efficiently delivering physical therapy services and managing available resources
- Keep thorough and confidential records for the individual students receiving physical therapy
- Consult with parents classroom teachers, and other staff as needed
- Participate at team meetings where students have been recommended for or are currently receiving physical therapy services
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
