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 to students with a documented educational disability and as a consultant to teachers, parents, administrators, and others as appropriate.

       Attends IEP/IFSP team meetings as appropriate.

       Administers physical therapy assessments and evaluations as approved by the IEP team.

       Interprets test results and writes assessment reports.

       Participates in the development of IEP/IFSP’s.

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

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

       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.

       Provides training to school-based staff.

       Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

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

    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 Vacancies section under the About Us tab on 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 410-588-5238.

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled. Apply by March 1, 2020 for 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, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to employment or conditions of employment, or participation in or access to its programs, activities, or services. 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 at 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