Analysis Skills, Assistive Technology, Case Management, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Child and Youth Services, Cross-Functional, Functional Analysis, Healthcare Providers, Illustrating Ability, Metrics, Needs Assessment, Physical Therapy, Process Development, Program Evaluation, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Skills, Safety Standards, Set Goals, Technology Analysis, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Driving
BASIC FUNCTION:
Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team serving the needs of special education children and their families; provide assessment and direct services related to gross motor development, functional mobility, and postural control; provide direct and consultative physical therapy services based upon needs determined through established processes to ensure educational access; develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
REPRESENTATIVEDUTIES:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
- Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team; provide assessment and direct services related to functional gross motor development, gait, balance, and other identified developmental needs; provide consultation to parents and teachers.
- Conduct developmental and formal assessments to determine program eligibility; assess student abilities in functional mobility (navigating stairs, curbs, and hallways), postural stability, strength, range of motion, motor planning, and environmental accessibility; score and interpret results and write assessment reports.
- Collaborate with IEP team members to develop goals; determine and recommend frequency of services, accommodations/modifications, and least restrictive environment (LRE) needs.
- Provide education and support to families; recommend, design, adjust, or order adaptive equipment such as standers, gait trainers, and specialized seating; demonstrate safe use of equipment.
- Plan and prepare for therapy sessions; provide direct therapy individually and in groups; set up and break down large-scale mobility equipment; maintain records of therapy sessions to document interventions and monitor progress.
- Manage caseload and new referrals; utilize data-driven metrics (such as gait analysis or standardized motor scales) to monitor student changes throughout the school year.
- Conduct formal assistive technology and mobility assessments; provide services related to power mobility or specialized positioning for curriculum access.
- Request and purchase adaptive equipment and mobility aids; ensure all equipment meets safety standards and is properly fitted to the student’s growing physical needs.
- Attend various meetings; coordinate professional and community resources with other staff and agencies, including medical providers and California Children's Services (CCS).
- Train and provide work direction to assigned staff; provide in-service training for teachers and instructional assistants on safe lifting, transfers, and positioning to prevent staff injury and support student goals.
- Drive a vehicle to various school sites and District offices to conduct work.
- Supervise assigned Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs).
- Perform related duties as assigned
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Berkeley Unified School District