Capital School District jobs in Albany, NY

Capital District Beginnings is an educational agency providing services for preschool children with special needs through collaborative and self-contained programs in the Capital Region. Our philosophy is to teach children with disabilities in their natural learning environment. Named a Top Workplace of the Capital Region by the Times Union every year since 2021, Beginnings provides a positive work environment and recognizes the importance of work-life balance.

Beginnings is currently seeking a NYS Licensed Physical Therapist to join our growing community of professionals. Multiple regions available throughout the Capital District- Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park and Berlin. HR will provide specifics upon interview.

The Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing services according to the students’ IEPs, collaborating with Beginnings teachers and therapists, as well as our community partners, and completing all documentation and duties the position requires.

The ideal candidate should:

• have a foundational knowledge of typical development in children
• have the ability work with a diverse population of preschool students to improve functional mobility skills, gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and independence
• have strong organizational skills
• have exceptional relationship building skills
• have interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• conduct 30-minute individual or group session per student's IEP.
• manage schedule to maximize IEP compliance by maintaining caseload which meets state mandated productivity levels (i.e., see all students on caseload per schedule)
• attend meetings with parents, classroom teams, and school district representatives as required
• write quarterly progress reports on progress toward IEP objectives
• complete Annual Review Assessments and Reports

This position offers Benefits (eligible for those who work 20+ hours), Paid Time Off; holidays and school break weeks, schedule follows Beginnings 10-month School Calendar plus a 6-week Extended School Year (ESY) summer program. Flexible hours.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $32.90 - $39.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person