Position Title

SPE; PHYSICAL THERAPIST 26/27

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per Education Assoc Contract plus benefit package

Job Description

Exceptional package including but not limited to:

Paid annual holidays Attendance Incentives Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar Summers off with the option to work summer Generous paid personal/sick time Premium Health plans (GST pays 80%) Premium Dental and Vision Plans

FSA & HRA NYS Retirement System 403b Plan/457 optional Additional stipends per EA contract Optional short-term disability Longevity pay Bonus sick

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Full-time (1.0 FTE), Hours Per Day Dependent Upon Work Location, 10-month, School Calendar Year Position

• Evaluates the degree of function and disability and completes and submits appropriate documentation to CSE, Administrative staff or principal.
• Drafts appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives to present at the annual CSE meeting.
• Evaluates and re-evaluates short-term objectives on a quarterly basis throughout the school year.
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications.
• Performs Physical Therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician in accordance with state law.
• Participates with other personnel in the formation of student's Individual Educational Program (IEP)
• Instructs and participates in the faculty in-service educational program.
• Utilizes adaptive equipment, materials, and seating to permit the student to function more independently in the school environment.
• Carries out the treatment program as identified through evaluation and IEP, and maintains appropriate and accurate documentation regarding assessment, planning and treatment outcome.
• Instructs parents and school personnel regarding follow-up of therapy goals.
• Supervises therapist assistant and documents in accordance with state law.
• Identifies assistive technologies that will enhance student's functional performance and provides required documentation for funding.
• Develops and refines gross motor skills to improve functional activities.
• Follows the schedule and building procedures of the building assignment.
• Carries out all other duties as assigned.

Civil Service Title

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Qualifications

This is a competitive position pending the Civil Service Training and Experience exam.  Valid NYS Registration/License as a Physical Therapist required

• Experience with students with special needs preferred.

Application Procedure

• Click on the green "Apply Now" button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application and submit required certification credentials.

• SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS: https://gstboces.recruitfront.com/

  Employment application, letter of Interest, detailed résumé, copies of all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts, copies of all current NYS certifications and all current NYS licenses, and one to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than one year old)

The Greater Southern Tier BOCES does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, race, color, national origin or disability in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and New York State Human Rights Law.

Job Category

INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION

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