Indian Prairie School District 204
Physical Therapist (Long Term Sub)
Indian Prairie School District 204, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505
Position Type:
Special Education/Student Services/Physical Therapist
Date Posted: 5/1/2025
Location: Travel between 2 or more buildings
Date Available: 08/14/2025
Closing Date: Until Filled Description:
Perform functions to provide educationally related physical therapy services to special education students. Works on acquisition or compensation for deficits in gross motor skills.This a long term sub position. Approximate dates of assignment 8/14/25-10/31/25.
Job Summary: 1.
Assess functional performance of students within the school setting through observation, review of student records and consultation with educational team utilizing the appropriate assessment tools. 2. Modify and adapt lessons as needed to meet individual student's needs and IDEP goals. 3. Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth through team meetings and IEP conferences. 4. Meet regularly with teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met. 5. Actively participate on problem solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral problems. 6. Complete required documentation of student performance and progress. 7. Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents, students and case managers on progress. 8. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally. 9. Provide modeling and training to teachers and teacher assistants. 10. Keep abreast of current evidence-based practice related to the field of Physical Therapy. 11. Monitor use and maintenance of equipment related to physical therapy. 12. Actively participate on various district teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other district staff. 13. Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents. 14. Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives. 15. Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies. 16. Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation or conferences.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Current Illinois Licensure and Pediatric experience are required. School experience is preferred. Work in general education and special education settings with students aged 3 - 21.
Rate of Pay:
51.86/Hour
Working Conditions:
School setting.
Selection Procedure:
Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.
Date Posted: 5/1/2025
Location: Travel between 2 or more buildings
Date Available: 08/14/2025
Closing Date: Until Filled Description:
Perform functions to provide educationally related physical therapy services to special education students. Works on acquisition or compensation for deficits in gross motor skills.This a long term sub position. Approximate dates of assignment 8/14/25-10/31/25.
Job Summary: 1.
Assess functional performance of students within the school setting through observation, review of student records and consultation with educational team utilizing the appropriate assessment tools. 2. Modify and adapt lessons as needed to meet individual student's needs and IDEP goals. 3. Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth through team meetings and IEP conferences. 4. Meet regularly with teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met. 5. Actively participate on problem solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral problems. 6. Complete required documentation of student performance and progress. 7. Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents, students and case managers on progress. 8. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally. 9. Provide modeling and training to teachers and teacher assistants. 10. Keep abreast of current evidence-based practice related to the field of Physical Therapy. 11. Monitor use and maintenance of equipment related to physical therapy. 12. Actively participate on various district teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other district staff. 13. Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents. 14. Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives. 15. Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies. 16. Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation or conferences.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Current Illinois Licensure and Pediatric experience are required. School experience is preferred. Work in general education and special education settings with students aged 3 - 21.
Rate of Pay:
51.86/Hour
Working Conditions:
School setting.
Selection Procedure:
Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.