Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

About Lynn Public Schools

Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston, known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, and thriving cultural district. Reflecting the city's international character, Lynn Public Schools serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 diverse school sites. Our district is linguistically and culturally rich, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages.

Our vision is to fulfill the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world. LPS is committed to core values of inclusiveness, shared responsibility, collaborative relationships, high expectations, and inspiring life-long learning. We dedicate ourselves to strengthening an environment that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) within Lynn Public Schools, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to supporting students with diverse needs. You will provide direct physical therapy services to students on your caseload, ensuring that treatment activities target specific goals and benchmarks outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Your day will involve collaborating closely with classroom staff, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and families to adapt school environments and tools, facilitating student access to the curriculum. You will also provide training and consultation to teaching staff on the safe use of equipment to ensure optimal benefits for students. Working under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will maintain detailed records, update goals, and contribute to annual reviews, ensuring clear communication of student progress to all stakeholders.

Hiring Process

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, a National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check. All requirements must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Lynn Public Schools is committed to non-discrimination. It is the policy of the district not to unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, creed, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy includes protections for hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles.