Frontline Applicant Tracking - Decatur Public Schools District #61

Openings as of 4/12/2025

Physical Therapy Assistant

JobID: 9295

Position Type:
  Special Education


Date Posted:
  3/3/2025


Location:
  Macon-Piatt Special Education District


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


Closing Date:
  until filled


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TITLE:           Physical Therapy Assistant
 
PURPOSE:    To provide physical therapy services to identified students with disabilities as indicated in the IEP
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of a degree course of study from an accredited school of physical therapy assistant.
2. Licensed with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
 
REPORTS TO: Special Education Administrator               
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)
1. To assist in evaluation and testing of students.
2. To carry out PT treatment plans following written and/or verbal directions by physical therapist.
3. To assist in writing and updating goals.
4. To keep daily contact records and progress notes.
5. To assist in writing quarterly progress reports.
6. To assist in therapy scheduling.
7. To keep records and files in order.
8. To carry out behavior plans during treatment time as directed by the IEP.
9. To have knowledge of multi disciplinary IEP goals and objectives as well as other objectives.
10. To attend team meetings.
11. To attend annual reviews and other staffings as directed by therapist.
12. To be aware of medical information and procedures for individual students as well as general conditions.
13. To accompany and assist students in community and vocational situations as appropriate to therapy goals, on approval from therapist.
14. To assist students in physical education, music, lunch, recess, leisure, and other building activities, as appropriate to therapy goals, with therapist approval.
15. To lift, position, and physically assist students as needed by other therapy staff or classroom staff.
16. To fabricate/modify/repair equipment and material, including student wheelchair, positioning equipment, self-help aids, ambulation equipment, etc.
17.       To attend in-service training and learn about and update skills regarding new therapy techniques and technology.
18.       To be willing to learn about and use signing, communication systems, computers, and electronic devices as appropriate to student goals.
19.       To consult with classroom staff, support staff, family, physicians, vendor, and agencies regarding students’ programs and equipment needs.
20.       To assist in cleaning/maintenance of therapy room equipment and materials.
21.       Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:         
176 Days per year.
 
FSLA:  Non-Exempt
 
SALARY:
Position is paid based on years of experience as an PTA.  Salary range is $41,292 - $51,282.

BENEFITS:
Insurance beneftis information can be found here.
Other benefits can be found here.
 
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Administrative District’s Board policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
 
 
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use repetitive hand motions, including prolonged use of a computer terminal. The employee is frequently required to kneel, squat, stand, climb, jump, skip, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear.  The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee may be required to physically restrain students who are a danger to themselves or others.
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus with or without correction.
 
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
MENTAL FUNCTIONS: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, compile, instruct, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, negotiate, and maintain emotional control under stress. The employee frequently is required to compute. The employee occasionally is required to copy.
 
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
 
 
Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.
 
 


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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Part-Time Parochial Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher (for the 2025-2026 school year, available now)

JobID: 9391

Position Type:
  Special Education/Cross Categorical Teacher


Date Posted:
  3/21/2025


Location:
  Macon-Piatt Special Education District


Date Available:
  available now


Closing Date:
  when filled


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This position is for 7 private and parochial schools - based on Timely and Meaningful conversation about cross-categorical services.  Person would need to be aware of large caseloads and multiple schools.  Up-to-date driver's license and ability to be flexible is a requirement.

Salary and benefit information can be found in the DEA Contract found here.  Salary range $44,500 - $92,250.  
Additional information about benefits can be found here.  


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Openings as of 4/12/2025

School Psychologist for the 2025-2026 School Year (5 positions)

JobID: 9227

Position Type:
  Special Education/Psychologist


Date Posted:
  2/3/2025


Location:
  Macon-Piatt Special Education District
(High-Needs School)


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  until filled


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School Psychologists work together in a collaborative community with one another and with other special educators.  Salary and benefits include starting at number of years of experience brought to the district (including private medical practice), comprehensive insurance options, including affordable family coverage, paid membership to ISPA, free professional development, and a TRS pension plan paid by the district.  

Salary range for 2025-2026: $57,143 - $101,374 plus additional $5,000 annual stipend ($2,500 at Christmas, $2,500 end of year).  

This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract - 2022-2026


The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE


Attachment(s):
• DEA Salary Schedule 2022-2026.pdf
• School Psychologist 2021.doc



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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Social Worker Intern for the 2024-2025 School Year

JobID: 9157

Position Type:
  Special Education/Social Worker Intern


Date Posted:
  11/18/2024


Location:
  Macon-Piatt Special Education District


Date Available:
  01/06/2025


Closing Date:
  11/22/2024


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TITLE:   Social Worker Intern
 
 
DESCRIPTION:  The social worker intern will be supervised by a current Macon Piatt Special Education District Social Worker.   The intern will start mid August 2024 and end May 2025.   The assignment location of the social worker intern has yet to be determined.  A $20,000 stipend is provided to candidates working 4 days a week.




REPORTS TO: Supervising Social Worker/Building Administration                  




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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Special Ed Behavioral Teaching Assistant - 6.25 hours

JobID: 9182

Position Type:
  Teaching Assistant/Special Ed Teaching Assistant


Date Posted:
  12/13/2024


Location:
  Macon-Piatt Special Education District
(High-Needs School)


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  when filled


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Requirements:  Must be willing and able to implement highly structured behavioral interventions, collect anecdotal and targeted data, implement structured classroom lessons designed by certified teacher(s), and physically restrain students at danger to self or others.  Must have a valid driver's license and insurance.  Willing to work flexible hours based on location.             

Must be licensed as a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois.      
 



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• Teaching Assistant.docx



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