Job Description

Organization OverviewExcel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path. About our Team Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.

About the Role

The Physical Therapist is responsible for ensuring that students are provided adequate support to find success in the school setting.

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 annually at full-time, prorated to 0.4 FTE

Hours: 2 days/week. The days of the week are flexible and we can work to accommodate your schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess students' conditions and needs;
• Collaborate with teachers, students and their families, the school nurse, learning specialists, social workers, and other members of a student's support team;
• Develop and propose a plan for students with specific tasks that will help them meet their goals;
• Demonstrate exercises that can help students better perform everyday tasks;
• Evaluate a student's home or workplace and identify potential improvements based on their needs;
• Educate a student's family about how to help care for and accommodate them;
• Recommend and teach students how to use adaptive equipment that will help them with daily living, such as wheelchairs and eating aids; and
• Assess patients' progress against goals and prepare reports for healthcare providers and insurance agencies.

Qualifications

• A Valid Massachusetts PT license;
• A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.

  Preference will be given to applicants who also:

  • Have experience in a public or charter school setting;
  • Speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently;
  • Can speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture;
  • Can speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.