About this opportunity
Speed S.E.J.A. #802 lists this Physical Therapist opportunity in chicago heights, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Supervisor Physical Therapist Principal/Program Administrator
In compliance with SEA Bargaining Agreement
Qualifications
Hold a current State of Illinois Physical Therapist License registered with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Demonstrate excellence in verbal and written communications.
Experience with collaborative groups and processes in a student-centered environment.
Other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal excellence as the Governing Board may specify.
Essential Duties
Assess students' functional capabilities and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or curriculum access.
Assess students' gross motor and development skills (e.g. perceptual-motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
Communicate with students, parents, teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
Coordinate with the IEP team for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students and attends IEP Team Meetings.
Develop treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials from the IEP for the purpose of remediating student's motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Identify structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate adaptive equipment and/or devices.
Prepare a wide variety of written materials in compliance with State, Federal, and administrative regulations (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, internal audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
Job Responsibilities
Makes professional decisions that demonstrate support of the mission, goals and best interest of SPEED.
Utilizes community, state and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students.
Responsible for all assigned students and educational support staff as well as any assigned student teachers, interns, and volunteers working in the school for the welfare and safety of all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during before and after-school activities.
Other duties may be assigned.
Skills/Competencies
Ability to read analyze and interpret documents including correspondence in print or electronic formats.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the school community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal or written form
Ability to write reports as needed. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions is required.
Ability to perform essential duties within member school district requirements and SPEED policies.
Physical Demands
Sit, stand, talk and hear for extended periods of time, operate electronic equipment; and reach with hands and arms and will repeat actions with the same hand, arm or finger motion.
Have vision abilities required include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
To have regular lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and/or pulling and significant finger dexterity actions.
Ability to physically manage and/or restrain students weighing up to 250 pounds, with assistance, when needed.
Ethics
All district employees are expected to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information regarding students, personnel, and all job related matters. In addition, all staff are expected to serve as a positive role model and work to ensure a safe building environment.
Terms of Employment
180 Days
Collective Bargaining Position
Worksite address
chicago heights, IL, 60411, US
Who can apply
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