Physical Therapist at Atlanta Heights Charter School (Part-Time)

p style="margin-left:0px"strongThis position is scheduled to work 48 minutes per week.nbsp;/strong/p p style="margin-left:0px"nbsp;/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanstrongSchool Information:/strong/span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanLocated in Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Heights Charter School opened in 2010 and serves 750+ K-8 students every year. At Atlanta Heights, you can connect passion with purpose. /spanspanTo learn more about Atlanta Heights Charter School /spana href="http://www.atlantaheightscharterschool.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"spanuclick here/u/span/aspan./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"nbsp;/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanstrongWhy Choose Atlanta Heights Charter School:/strong/span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanStrong, tenured leadership team with a proven track record./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanDedicated instructional coaches to provide valuable support to teachers./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanFocused on a collaborative approach to catering to the hearts and minds of all scholars./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanAcademically out performs both the Atlanta Area Schools and the state./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanRecognized and designated as Beating the Odds./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanAchieved 100 Points in Closing the Gap for Elementary and Middle School./span/p p style="margin-left:0in"nbsp;/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanstrongDuties and Responsibilities:/strong/span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanProvide direct and indirect physical therapy services as outlined in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanConduct assessments of gross motor skills, functional mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and postural control for students referred for special education evaluation to help determine eligibility for services./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanParticipate in the IEP/Section 504 process, providing input on assessment measures, intervention strategies, and student progress./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanCollaborate as a member of the special education team to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanConsult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ physical development, mobility needs, and accessibility accommodations./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanWork closely with teachers and staff to integrate physical therapy strategies into the school environment and support students' participation in academic and non-academic activities./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanProvide training to staff and caregivers on safe and effective positioning, transfers, adaptive equipment use, and mobility strategies./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanDevelop, implement, evaluate, and adjust physical therapy interventions in collaboration with school staff and parents./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanUtilize treatment strategies that promote functional mobility, strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and overall independence in the school setting./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanRecommend, modify, and monitor adaptive equipment and assistive devices to enhance students' physical access and participation./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanMaintain an accurate record of student caseload requirements and update the Special Education Administrator on any changes./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanMaintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward therapy goals./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanDemonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanPursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current practices and research in school-based physical therapy./span/p p style="margin-left:0px"nbsp;/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanstrongQualifications:/strong/span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanValid state licensure as a Physical Therapist/span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanRelevant experience in school settings/span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanStrong communication and interpersonal skills/span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanAbility to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team/span/p p style="margin-left:0px"spanKnowledge of individualized education plans (IEPs) and commitment to student success/span/p p style="margin-left:0px"brspaniNational Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer./i/span/p p style="margin-left:0px"nbsp;/p p style="margin-left:0px"nbsp;/p p style="margin-left:0px"nbsp;/p