Design and setup of therapy space - teaching materials, furniture, and overall learning environment.
Design and execute therapy class activities in 1:1, small group, or large group setting, as assigned
Supporting homeroom teachers with design, maintenance, and presentation of appropriate IEP goals and educational reports for each child.
Collaborating with teachers, school wide, and assisting in lesson planning.
Attending parent teacher conferences for students, as requested.
a) Proactively communicating with parents, and responding to their queries promptly, as per internal protocol of therapy department.
b) Supporting parents with behaviours at home, as relevant.
Attend all PLCs spaces i.e. collaborative meetings within department or school as required.
Planning and executing workshops (PD for school team, parent workshop, outreach, etc.).
Organizing and/or helping the school organize various functions.
In addition to the above, performing all those functions that might be necessary in order to ensure that the school s services are of the nature and quality that will help fulfill its founding vision.
Participating in professional development workshops, webinars, etc.in school and outside school, to enhance and update therapeutic knowledge and build therapeutic skills.
Employment opportunity at The Gateway School of Mumbai Position: Physical Therapist
At Gateway physical therapists and occupational therapists invest time in understanding the unique profiles of individual students and think critically about the design of their physical/occupational therapy programs. Open-mindedness, creativity and collaborative approaches are essential to this design process.
Qualifications prerequisites:
Bachelors of Physical Therapy/ Masters of Physical Therapy (BPth/MPth).
Minimum 2 years of experience working as physical therapist with children.
English language proficiency.
Openness and enthusiasm to learn.
Job Profile :
To assess, plan, and execute Physical Therapy classes in 1:1, small group, or large groups, under the mentorship of the Coordinator of the Sensor-Motor Department
Joining Date:
Immediate
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in close collaboration with lead teachers and other therapists to plan lessons and design Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for students
Contract Terms:
Period: Minimum 3 years, full time position only (8am- 4pm, 5 days per week).
Salary: Negotiable based on background and experience.