2026 - 2027 District-Wide Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

2026•2027 District-Wide Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Attleboro Public Schools Central Office Special Education•Attleboro, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Attleboro Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5713843

Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2026 Job Description Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all. 2026•2027 District-Wide Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Start date: August 25, 2026 with orientation days prior

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals licensure Experience as a PTA in a school setting Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Technology experience

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE

This position provides direct services to students based on IEP goals and services. Consult and supervision is provided by a Physical Therapist.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITY

Provide students with direct services with consultation and supervision by Physical Therapist.

May include:

lifting, transferring, positioning, using adaptive equipment, toileting, setting up positioning devices, as well as assisting and supporting during activities. Collects and maintains data on student progress per the IEP goals as well as direct logs of therapy services. Completes Medicaid requirements. Participate in the development of student's Individual Education Program (IEP) with direct supervision of Physical Therapist. Assist teachers and other special education staff in the development and implementation of curriculum accommodations/modifications and appropriate classroom strategies as determined by the Team process and subsequent IEP formulation with direct supervision by Physical Therapist. Provide information to parents and guardians of students of direct services as needed. Maintain compliance of regulations of Individualized Education Program development, team meetings, Medicaid billing, and progress reports. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques in the field. Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience in school settings. Safety-Care trained preferred Experience with ABA principles/methodology preferred. Salary per Attleboro Paraprofessionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement•

Salary Range:

$32,266•$47,397 Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with

POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT.

Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com. Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job.

INTERNAL

•Click the Internal link in the upper right section of the page or log in as Internal. E.O.E. The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race•, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District's Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.attleboroschools.com. •race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$32,266 to $47,397 Yearly