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Physical Therapist
The Paradise Valley Private School
Muscat, Oman
US 2500 - 3000 a month
Start August 2019
2 years
1
- Early Childhood, Elementary
- University Graduate
- Bachelor
- 3 years of teaching experience
- Licensed to Physical Therapist. Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Other Certification
- Licensed to Physical Therapy
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Physical therapist in an IB/ international school with preschoolers and elementary aged children
- Past work experience at an Inclusion school preferred
- Native English speaker preferred
- Proficiency in Arabic and/or any additional language is an advantage
Competencies
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the needs of students with cerebral palsy, autism, developmental delay, specific learning disabilities, and behavior disorders.
- Knowledge of Physical therapy theories and evidence based practice
- Preferred knowledge in Sensory Integration theory and practices
- Have the ability to recognise physical impairments/delays and be able to select, adapt, and sequence relevant activities that support intervention goals
- Be able to gather screening and evaluation data, complete checklists, histories, and interviews
- Have the ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and progress notes
- Be a strong advocate for inclusion
- Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members
- Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population
- Have a track record of being a team player and community minded
- Be committed to one’s own learning and professional development
- Have excellent time management skills with attention to detail
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards
- Tax Free Salary* as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same
- Medical Insurance for employees only, EXCLUDING Dental and Prescription glass
- Annual Airfare to home town in Economy class for employee, spouse and two children upto 18 years if they are on the school visa and staying with the employee
- Relocation airfare provided at the beginning and end of contract for employee, spouse and two children up to 18 years
- Relocation allowance provided only for employee at beginning and end of contract for additional 20 kgs over and above the airlines free baggage allowance
- Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
- 30 days for candidates with less than 2 year contract
- Candidates who start in January: 45 days full paid leave at the end of the second contract
- Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School
- The Visa/medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only. For dependents, employee has to bear the expenses
- End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity
- The employer will arrange for the employee to be picked up from the airport on arrival and taken to a guest house/ service apartment where they will be put up for a maximum period of one month, during which they will have to finalise their accomodation with the help of the school authorities
- * The salary package is Cost to Company(CTC) - Tax free salary inclusive of HRA / Utilities, Lunch and Transport. If choose to stay in company provided accommodation then HRA would be deducted from the CTC
Benefits for international teachers applying from Oman
- Tax Free Salary as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same.
- Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
- Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School.
- The medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only.
- End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity
Reports to: Head of Inclusion
Scope of Work
- Provide quality school-based Physical therapy services -
- Improve, develop, restore or maintain a child’s sensory motor function in inclusive educational environment assessment/evaluation
- IEP planning and implementation
- Documentation and reporting and communication between teachers, related service providers, and families.
- A full-time position working with students individually and in general education inclusion classrooms as a member of the team promoting inclusive education
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In identification of physical impairments/delays
- To provide intervention-including but not limited to:
- Facilitation of developmental motor skills
- Postural awareness, ambulation and gait training
- Sensorimotor processing
- Cardiovascular function
- Wheelchair mobility
- Adaptation or modification of equipment
- Recommendation and monitoring or orthoses and other assistive devices
- Prevention of initial or additional deformity or disability via early intervention and transportation needs of students
- To conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for related services and prepare written reports of the evaluations and findings
- To participate in the development of IEP
- To provide direct and indirect physical therapy in educational settings/least restrictive environments to children
- To collaborate with other school personnel regarding physical therapy and the students’ needs
- To work alongside teachers, parents and paraprofessionals
- To train/instruct teachers, parents and paraprofessionals in techniques and equipment use
- To maintain records of service provided
- Attend staff meetings, in- service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate or required
- Support the Head of Inclusion and the team for creating a successful inclusion programme in the school
The new IB School aspires to be an Inclusive School of the highest educational standards that encourages learners to actualize their potential and become exemplary practitioners of inquiry, rigour, compassion, reflection and creativity. All students will be nurtured to achieve their best regardless of their background or levels of ability.
It is an independent, co-educational and inclusive day school governed by an elite Board of Directors. The School serves the needs of local Omani community as well as the demands of an expanding international population for a quality education system and facilities.
The school lays emphasis on promoting local language and culture. It will also offer Arabic Language Studies as a part of the Language Acquisition Programme. Islamic Studies Programme and the Social Studies will be taught in Arabic for the native Arabic speakers and for others who may want to opt for it.
The school will follow the International Baccalaureate programme under the guidelines of the Ministry of Education, Government of Oman. It will provide holistic education focusing on all Areas of Development based on the philosophy of Pallavan Learning Systems and as governed by the Ministry of Education, Oman’s guidelines.
Starting with Primary Years Programme in September 2019, the school will grow into a full-fledged school offering Middle Years and Diploma Programmes
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