DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Holyoke Public Schools (HPS) serves 5,400 students in 11 schools and employs nearly 1500 people. The District was placed into receivership by the State of Massachusetts in Spring 2015, due to struggling performance well below the state average. Dr. Stephen Zrike Jr., a seasoned Massachusetts educator, was selected as Receiver to lead this exciting turnaround effort, which includes significant autonomy and flexibility from the traditional school system. Since being in receivership, the District has experienced many promising successes. In school year 2015-16, the District saw a 7-percentage point increase in proficiency in English Language Arts and a 4-point gain in Math, and attendance rates are up across the District. HPS has also extended the school day for students in preschool to 8th grade, expanded choice programs such as dual language and personalized learning, and offering new opportunities to students, such as computer science and many other enrichment programs. For more information about the HPS Turnaround Plan, please visit: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/turnaround/.
Objective:
The treatment of students with a variety of motor delays, in order to maximize student’s potential to access the general education curriculum and move safely within the school environment.
Job Description:
(Under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist)
- Provide individual and small group treatments.
- Provide consultation to school staff and parents.
- Participate in Special Education Team Meetings as needed.
- Complete individual student progress reports on a quarterly basis.
Qualifications:
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant License
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