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Position Type :

TEACH - RELATED SERVICE PROVIDER OT PT SLP / PHYSICAL THERAPIST (T09000)

Date Posted : 10 / 1 / 2024

Location :

DISTRICT WIDE (000000)

Closing Date : 09 / 30 / 2025

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE : Physical Therapist (PT)

SCHEDULE : Full Time and Part Time positions available

REPORTS TO : Principal and Supervisor, Related Services, and PT Team Leader

PURPOSE : To enable students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from their educational programs by providing appropriate therapy services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Screen and assess students with a variety of physical and developmental problems to determine the need for services and to recommend strategies, adaptations and / or modifications that support the educational program or setting.
• Determine the need for and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment.
• Participate in the determination of technology related needs and the provision of related staff training.
• Participate in the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a Service Plan, or a 504 Plan.
• Provide any recommended therapy service.
• Consult with school personnel, parent, and other service providers.
• Participate in the transition planning for the students who move between programs.
• Participate in the transition planning for high school students who will move from school to post-school activities including the world of work and / or other aspects of community life.
• Meet the documentation requirements of federal, state, and Baltimore County regulations, as well as the requirements of the Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy.
• Supervise and train paraprofessionals as assigned.
• Provide in-service training to families, school staff, and others, as needed.
• Collaborate with Physical Facilities on modifications for accessibility.
• Consult with schools regarding emergency evacuation of students with disabilities.
• Instruct bus drivers and assistants to safely assist and transport students with physical disabilities.
• Instruct and supervise graduate therapy students to work with children in an educational setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training and Experience :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in physical therapy required.

Licenses and Certificates :

Licensure from the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, Department of Mental Health and Hygiene

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

The work of this class is generally performed in school, community setting, and office environments. Work requires the ability to move throughout schools and classrooms. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, assistive technology, and physical activities. Requires travel throughout the county to offices, community settings, and schools.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

Persons in this position classification will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health's Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP).

GRADE : TABCO 10-month pay scale

SALARY : $60,000-$119,522

OTHER COMPENSATION : Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining

Unit Agreement.

FLSA : Exempt

RETIREMENT : Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

BENEFITS : BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b) / 457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

https : / / www.bcps.org / hr / compliance / benefits_and_retirement

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to : EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 ([redacted]). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 ([redacted]).

Contact Information

Sally Barbieri, HRO

Staffing Team

6901 Charles Street, E Building

Towson, Maryland 21204

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