15 therapist jobs found

Job Description Title: Physical Therapist Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Lead Physical Therapist, to support the education of students with disabilities or physical impairments in their least restrictive environment by developing, implementing and coordinating a physical therapy program, and providing screening, evaluation and intervention services. Essential Functions Develops, implements and coordinates the physical therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals. Evaluates the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations and supplementary information from other sources. Interprets assessment findings and conveys information to parents and school staff. Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs. Develops and implements intervention strategies. Develops physical management and environmental modification plans for...

Job Description Occupational Therapist, School Based Exceptional Children Services Curriculum and Organization Development Reports to: Director- Exceptional Children Services and/or assigned EC Coordinator or Central Office Supervisor. Purpose : Under general or occasional supervision, leads the process in development, implementation and coordination of the occupational therapy program for their assigned schools. Their work involves screening, evaluations, educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning for their students identified with or suspected of having disabilities, that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities or participate in necessary or desired occupations. Professional judgment and clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role, interaction skills, process skills, play, community...

Job Description Position: Physical Therapist (Part Time 12-15 hours weekly) Benefits: Partial benefits Salary: Pay according to State Salary Schedule Responsibilities: Evaluation of student to determine need for Physical Therapy, developing appropriate therapy programs, including routines for classroom and home adaptation and providing therapy to students. Services include direct service and/or consultation with school staff, families, medical personnel, community agencies, and others as needed. Employee is responsible for documenting planning and treatment activities, preparing reports of students' progress, and consulting with parents and classroom teachers. Adapts, fabricates and maintains specialized equipment required for therapy services or student needs. Other duties as assigned by Superintendent, Exceptional Children's Director Qualifications: Must hold a current license by the NC Board of Physical Therapy...

Job Description General Definition of Work The physical therapist, under general supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision-making providing physical therapy services to students, including assessment, intervention planning and implementation, related documentation of services, and communication. This position is also responsible for supervising Certified Physical Therapy Assistants Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Exceptional Children. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary/Status Therapist Schedule (MH 18)/Full-time, 10 months Reports To...

Job Description PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT This position will be part-time. 20 hours/week Wilkes County Schools provides a robust variety of state and local benefit offerings that include but are not limited to health insurance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, state pension plan, and other ancillary benefits. Benefit eligibility is determined by job status and percentage of employment. In addition, Wilkes County Schools offers a local salary supplement of 5%. NATURE OF WORK An employee in this class assists a physical therapist with delivering therapy to students with physical handicaps. Employee works with therapist to develop or improve students' underlying skills that are prerequisites for academic learning. Employee is responsible for adapting furniture, toys, clothes and equipment for use in therapy and for caring for materials and equipment used in therapy. Employee washes equipment, toys, mats,...

Job Description General Definition of Work The occupational therapist, under general supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision making providing occupational therapy services to students, including assessment, intervention planning and implementation, related documentation of services, and communication. This position is also responsible for supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs). Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Exceptional Children. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary/Status Pay Grade MH 18/Therapist Schedule/ Full-time, 10...

Job Description Position: Occupational Therapist (Full Time) Benefits: Full time benefits Salary Pay according to State Salary Schedule Job Summary: Perform student assessments and screenings Provide direct services to students Assist Individual Education Plan (IEP) Teams Analyze and interpret information to make recommendations regarding the need for occupational therapy services Other duties as assigned by Superintendent, Exceptional Children's Director Qualifications: Must hold a current license by the NC Board of Occupational Therapy Requires initial certification by National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy Experience in public schools preferred Application Procedure: Apply Online For more information contact Marshay Huskins, Exceptional Children's Director ([email protected])

Job Description Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Exempt Position Term: 10 month Classification: Continuing Time Basis: Part-Time Position Type: Classified Benefits: Pro-Rated Starting Salary: $2,999.00 per month Pay Grade: 3 GCS Salary Schedules Upload copy of Transcripts and NC Board Certification to application THERAPIST- OT PT Salary Schedules Minimum Experience: Hold a four- year degree in occupational therapy from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NCBOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements. Two years of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in a school system or pediatric practice setting or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Current license by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy required

Job Description General Definition of Work The Teacher, CTE Health Occupations, PLTW, under moderate supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion providing quality standards-based leadership that encourages and nurtures learning for all students in the area of Health Sciences and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical. The teacher supervises, monitors, and evaluates students while developing lesson plans to ensure all student needs are met. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary/Status Certified Schedule/ Full-time,...

Job Description Teach students in small groups from Kindergarten to 5th grade according to their IEP goals. The teacher would be responsible for the IEP process such as conducting annual review meetings, initial referral meetings, results meetings, etc. Write IEP goals and progress reports. Work closely with the SNA and EC support staff such as the speech therapist and OT. See UCPS EC Resource teacher job description.

Job Description Speech Language Pathologist Position Purpose - Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Exceptional Children, assists students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communicative potential based on age and cognition. Areas of speech-language involvement include deficits or abnormalities in articulation, language, voice and fluency. Employee coordinates services with the student's educational staff and family. The therapist is responsible for documentation for Medicaid billing for all eligible students. The employee reports to the principal/s at his/her school/s, if school based and to the Exceptional Children's Preschool Handicapped Lead Teacher if center-based. Essential Functions Planning and Oversight Organizes the school program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and...

Job Description Speech Language Pathologist Position Purpose - Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Exceptional Children, assists students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communicative potential based on age and cognition. Areas of speech-language involvement include deficits or abnormalities in articulation, language, voice and fluency. Employee coordinates services with the student's educational staff and family. The therapist is responsible for documentation for Medicaid billing for all eligible students. The employee reports to the principal/s at his/her school/s, if school based and to the Exceptional Children's Preschool Handicapped Lead Teacher if center-based. Essential Functions Planning and Oversight Organizes the school program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and...

Job Description Speech Language Pathologist Position Purpose - Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Exceptional Children, assists students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communicative potential based on age and cognition. Areas of speech-language involvement include deficits or abnormalities in articulation, language, voice and fluency. Employee coordinates services with the student's educational staff and family. The therapist is responsible for documentation for Medicaid billing for all eligible students. The employee reports to the principal/s at his/her school/s, if school based and to the Exceptional Children's Preschool Handicapped Lead Teacher if center-based. Essential Functions Planning and Oversight Organizes the school program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and...

Job Description SOCIAL WORKER (K-12) General Statement of Job: Enhances the overall academic mission by providing students and families with wraparound coordination targeting students' out-of-school needs, as well as services that address barriers to learning and achievement.Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills: As required by the state of North Carolina, must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, licensure, and experience providing students with interventions. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Working to assist our McKinney-Vento population with resource connections and removing barriers to their education. Focus on the attendance/truancy process and working to remove barriers that are negatively impacting the child's education. Actively engage parents in their child's education and mitigate negative impacts on students' attendance. Remains current with school-based intervention research and uses evidence-informed practices in service delivery....

Job Description Exceptional Children's Spanish Interpreter Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education Purpose: The Spanish Interpreter for the Special Education Department facilitates accurate and confidential communication between Spanish-speaking parents/guardians and school personnel regarding special education services. This role includes oral interpretation during meetings such as IEPs (Individualized Education Programs), evaluations, and assessments, as well as written translation of special education documents to ensure compliance with IDEA and other legal requirements. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred. Fluency in Spanish and English (speaking, reading, and writing) required. Strong knowledge of special education terminology in both languages preferred. Experience providing interpretation and/or translation in a school or special education setting highly preferred....