Physical Therapist - DESC 26-27 SY

Job Details | IASA Job BankToggle NavigationHome Sign In or RegisterSearch for OpeningsWelcome to the Illinois Education Job Bank? where you can Search Openings Save Resumes and Apply Online for FREEJob DetailsPhysical Therapist - DESC 26-27 SYSharePrintDutiesPURPOSEThe Physical Therapist is a member of a multidisciplinary school team that assists in identifying students with physical disabilities and provides support to the students Individualized Education Program IEP or Section 504 Plan. Physical Therapists provide therapeutic interventions that promote motor development functional mobility and safe access and participation in the students educational program. This position requires direct interaction with students as well as the development and implementation of educational plans with teachers administrators and parents.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS• Participate in IEP and team meetings including parent conferences to determine the need for physical therapy as a related service or as a reasonable accommodation.• Gather appropriate information from parents students and other team members regarding the childs functional motor performance in school settings.• Conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for services by selecting administering and interpreting a variety of screening instruments and standardized measurement tools identify need for physical therapy services based on evaluation results.• Formulate therapy plans for students.• Provide direct and indirect physical therapy in educational settings and coordinate physical therapy interventions within the school program.• Provide recommendations on selecting modifying or customizing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to promote student mobility and ensure safety.• Monitor student progress and adjust goals and interventions based on analysis of progress.• Adapt school environments to facilitate student access and participation in the educational program.• Provide information and instruction to staff and parents which may include interpretation of assessments and recommendations explanation of potential impact of development medical andor sensory-motor problems on school performance instruction in the physical management of students such as safe lifting positioning assisted ambulation gross motor programs vocational tasks leisure activities andor equipment use.• Work directly with classroom teachers and support staff to establish and maintain functional goals.• Compile and maintain necessary records progress notes and IEPs on students served in accordance with NSSEO and district policies and in accordance with the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act.• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations. Obtain necessary release of information documents prior to exchanges with outside professionals.• Serve as a liaison among school medical personnel and medical equipment vendors.• Supervise and direct physical therapist assistants PTAs physical therapy students or volunteers for the purpose of providing guidance and ensuring that program objectives are achieved.• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing explain evaluation information and goals in clear understandable way to audience. May lead training sessions for staff and share information from workshops attended.• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for all staff and students.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Hold current license from the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to practice physical therapy.• Must be physically able to provide therapy to students ages 2 through 21.• Ability to travel within NSSEO and districts and move about NSSEO and district buildings as necessary.• Pediatric and special education experience preferred.SalaryBenefitsNSSEA Salary Schedule - starting Lane v Step 0 Pending NegotiationsFull Benefits include but are not limited to Health Insurance Dental Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Board Paid Life InsuranceHow to ApplyTo apply for this position please visit our websitewww.nsseo.orgJOB ID 1549Link to DistrictThird Party Online Application Web Pagehttpswww.applitrack.comnsseoonlineappdefault.aspxCategoryRelatedServices&subcategoryOtherEmail Addressbcarternsseo.orgPosition Websitehttpswww.applitrack.comnsseoonlineappdefault.aspxCategoryRelatedServices&subcategoryPhysicalTherapistILearn LinkILearnReport Card LinkDistrict Report Card Job Posting Date 3172026 Start Date 8112026 SharePrint«Back to Search Results Job DetailsDistrict Name NSSEOBuilding Name DESCTIMBERAddress 799 W Kensington Road Mount Prospect IL 60056Phone 847 463-8100Fax 847463-8114IASA Region Cook NorthCounty Cook North CountyEmployment Type Full-time permanentJob Category Other School Service PersonnelGrade Level ElementaryJob Alerts Sign Up217-753-2213HelpAboutDisclaimersResourcesRSS FeedContact IASAInterim Education Service CorpsPrivacy Policy© Copyright IASA Illinois Education Job Bank 2026. 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