2026 - 2027 District-Wide Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Attleboro Public Schools • Attleboro, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all. This position provides direct services to students based on IEP goals and services. Consultation and supervision is provided by a Physical Therapist.

Requirements

• Associates Degree Required
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals licensure
• Experience as a PTA in a school setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Technology experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Experience in school settings.
• Safety-Care trained preferred
• Experience with ABA principles/methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with direct services with consultation and supervision by Physical Therapist. May include: lifting, transferring, positioning, using adaptive equipment, toileting, setting up positioning devices, as well as assisting and supporting during activities.
• Collects and maintains data on student progress per the IEP goals as well as direct logs of therapy services.
• Completes Medicaid requirements.
• Participate in the development of student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) with direct supervision of Physical Therapist.
• Assist teachers and other special education staff in the development and implementation of curriculum accommodations/modifications and appropriate classroom strategies as determined by the Team process and subsequent IEP formulation with direct supervision by Physical Therapist.
• Provide information to parents and guardians of students of direct services as needed.
• Maintain compliance of regulations of Individualized Education Program development, team meetings, Medicaid billing, and progress reports.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques in the field.
• Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee.

Benefits

• Salary per Attleboro Paraprofessionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement - Salary Range: $32,266 - $47,397

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree