Physical Therapy Team Leader , Related Services - This Position Is Part-Time, Two Days Per Week And Working On Monday Is Required. (Fte - 0.4)

Position Type:

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

Date Posted:

8/9/2024

Location:

JEFFERSON BLDG C&I - SPECIAL ED (099961)

Closing Date:

09/03/2024

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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Physical Therapy Team Leader, Related Services - This position is part-time, two days per week and working on Monday is required. (FTE - 0.4)

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Related Services, Special Education

DEFINITION: Supports the educational service delivery of physical therapy in the Least Restrictive environment through collaborative practice and content peer coaching. Ensures access to a continuum of services so that students with disabilities have an opportunity to be educated with nondisabled peers to the maximum extent possible. Supports students' access to the general education curriculum and grade level standards. Works collaboratively with the supervisor and others to implement professional learning communities and system, department and office initiatives.

Team Leader positions are selected and renewed on a year-to-year basis.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Provides peer coaching/other duties in compliance with the TABCO Master Agreement.

Ensures compliance with current assessment and service delivery of evidence based best practices as mandated by federal, state, local and system guidelines.

Collaborates with staff from the Department of Special Education (DSE) and other departments/offices to support related services in schools and improve student outcomes through interprofessional collaborative practice.

Provides and documents services such as attending teams, completing assessments and other services as assigned.

Assists with collecting and/or analyzing data to support the provision of related services and management of materials, equipment, and supplies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in physical therapy.

Five years of professional work experience is required, preferably in an educational setting?

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a current license issued by the Maryland Department of Health, Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of educationally based services to children/students ages 3-21, and their families.

Thorough knowledge of evidence-based and best practices related to the field.

Demonstration of the ability to support the work of professionals providing related services to students in schools.

Demonstration of strong human relations, oral/written communication, and organizational skills.

Demonstration of ability to use current technology and software.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and knowledge of ethical practices.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Although the work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment, some of the essential duties require traveling to a variety of community settings including homes.

The work also includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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).

Team Leader positions are selected and renewed on a year-to-year basis.

FLSA: Exempt

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.

Revised: 11/2006, 6/2013, 10/2015, 1/2016, 4/2019, 6/2021, 7/2024 (revised for PT)

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

Application Instructions

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.

• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

• Before you can be considered for employment, you MUST have the following items attached to your application:

• A copy of your TEACHER CERTIFICATION. (if applicable)

• A copy of your TRANSCRIPTS.

• A copy of your PRAXIS or other state test scores.

• A copy of your MARYLAND IN-SERVICE COURSE SLIPS. (if applicable)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.

• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.

• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.

• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.

• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

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 (443-809-8937). 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, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Sally Barbieri, HRO

Special Education Staffing Team

6901 Charles Street, E Building

Towson, Maryland 21204

Phone: 443-809-4605

Fax: 410-296-0568

Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org