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
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Physical Therapist
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.
Speech and Language Pathologist
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.
Occupational Therapist
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.
Special Education Teacher (multiple positions)
Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and the Building Principal, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.
Director of Special Education
Provides leadership and assists member districts in implementing special education services for students birth to age 21; in conformance to District, State and Federal objectives; serves as a resource to SWWC and school personnel; maintains adequate staffing to ensure objectives of programs and services are achieved within budget. Assists member school districts in complying with District, State and Federal rules/regulations pertaining to students with disabilities. Provides direct supervision and management of all staff employed by the SWWC at the service area level and assists districts in conducting performance reviews on district staff. Oversees special education and third party pay as requested by member districts. Conducts planning meetings and participates in local, state, and regional special education meetings as necessary. Interprets and completes, in a timely manner, all special education applications and forms for each member school in the service area and assists in developing and managing all special education budgets in the service area. Oversees staff development for service area personnel and district personnel.