Physical Therapy Assistant (School-Based) — Logan County
Position Overview
Our school district is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support students with mobility, motor, and functional needs across multiple school buildings. The PTA will help students access their educational environment safely and independently, deliver individualized interventions, and collaborate with educators and families to support student success.
Key Responsibilities
- Student Treatment Sessions — Provide direct physical therapy interventions as outlined in each student’s IEP, including gross motor activities, mobility training, balance work, and strengthening.
- IEP Support — Collect data on student progress, assist with documentation, and contribute observations for IEP meetings.
- School Mobility Assistance — Support safe navigation of hallways, classrooms, playgrounds, buses, and school equipment.
- Adaptive Equipment Management — Fit, adjust, and maintain devices such as walkers, standers, wheelchairs, and orthotics.
- Collaboration With Staff — Work closely with teachers, aides, OTs, PTs, and school nurses to integrate therapy strategies into the school day.
- Family Communication — Share updates and home‑exercise recommendations when appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- PTA Degree — Associate degree from a CAPTE‑accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- State Licensure — Current PTA license in West Virginia (or eligibility).
- Pediatric Competency — Ability to work with children and adolescents with diverse physical and developmental needs.
- Documentation Skills — Accurate data collection and charting aligned with school and state requirements.
- Physical Requirements — Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, assist with transfers, and move between multiple school buildings.
Preferred Qualifications
- School-Based Experience
- Knowledge of IDEA and special education processes
- Experience With Assistive Technology
Work Environment & Schedule
- Follows the school calendar (weekdays, no evenings, weekends, or major holidays)
- Travel between schools within the district
- Collaborative, student‑centered therapy team
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Recommended by the MSESC Executive Director
- Confirmed by the MSESC Governing Council.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is a will and pleasure employee of the Mountain State ESC. Continuation of the position is dependent upon funding, enrollment and program performance.
Send Application & Resume:
Ms. Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
Mountain State ESC
501 22ndStreet
Dunbar, WV 25064
Or download the application at Job Postings | Mountain State Educational Cooperative Services (mountainstateesc.com) and submit along with supporting documents to rjpreece@k12.wv.us .
Resume must include:
- List of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned.
- List of employers for the past ten years, including address and name of immediate supervisor(s).
- Description of responsibilities/work experiences in previous employment.
Alignment of work experience with posted Job Description. - List of at least three (3) references including addresses and telephone numbers.
Mountain State ESC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or age.
May 28, 2026