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The Special Education Coordinator provides leadership, guidance, and support to special education programs at Willmar Public Schools. This position plays a key role in shaping special education services, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting the implementation of best practices. The supervisor will collaborate with district administrators, educators, and families to improve student outcomes and enhance program effectiveness.

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) under direct supervision assists the Speech Language Pathologist with the programming for students needing speech services through their IEP.

Under the direction of the building Principal with guidance from the Director of Student Services and the Occupational Therapist (OT), the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides direct occupational therapy services to students (birth through age twenty-one).  The COTA supports the Occupational Therapist in implementing and/or monitoring therapeutic programs and services to maximize student skills

The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates students who have a variety of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, sensorimotor, or cardiopulmonary conditions or needs that affect their ability to access school.  The PT is responsible for developing, implementing, and/or monitoring therapeutic programs and providing consultation to school staff and parents.

 

Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Speech & Language Pathologist is responsible for providing speech and language therapy services directly to qualifying students based upon state and federal requirements in the areas of language, articulation, fluency and voice.  Conducts speech and language assessments of student needs; interprets informal and standardized communicative measures; and participates in the development of individualized educational plans for students with eligible communicative needs.

Under the direction of the building Principal with guidance from Director of Student Services, the Occupational Therapist provides direct occupational therapy services to students (birth through age twenty-one) and consultation services to employees and parents.  The Occupational Therapist assesses students with various physical, neurological, sensory and perceptual impairments to determine their functional skills within their educational placement.  The OT is responsible for developing, implementing, and/or monitoring therapeutic programs and providing consultation to school staff and parents to maximize student skills.