DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

       Serves as an itinerant therapist assistant, working under the direction of a physical therapist, of students with a documented educational disability and as a consultant to teachers, parents, administrators and others as appropriate.

       Provides current and accurate data to the licensed physical therapist to assist with the development of IEP/IFSP’s.

       Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist:

a.          Provides physical therapy services to students with an approved IEP/IFSP.

b.         Provides consultative services to parents, teachers, school staff, administrators, transportation staff, and others as appropriate.

c.          Consults with physicians and outside agencies; shares information with teachers, administrators, and school health staff as appropriate.

       Maintains accurate records and completes required special education forms.

       Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

Starting Salary for HCEA ($44,346).

May increase with additional education and experience.

REQUIREMENTS

       Hold or be eligible for a Maryland license as a physical therapist assistant from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).

       Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

       Able to collaborate with school-based staff.

       Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Current Job Openings section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org. If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5226.

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled. Candidates who apply by June 29, 2017, will be given immediate consideration.

The Harford County Public School System (HCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs to employees.  Inquiries related to the non-discrimination policy of the Board of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Supervisor of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, 410-809-6065.

This document is available in alternative form upon request. To request disability-related reasonable accommodations, please notify a staff member in the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted for an interview.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE