SPED School Personnel mindmap - Andrea Woody by Andrea Julie Woody https://padlet.com/woodya4/9z9o5pndxy56r0cp Overview of SPED Personal and their roles and responsibilities. en-us 2022-06-07 04:01:36 UTC 2025-11-25 03:09:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f436.png Special Education Personal woodya4 https://padlet.com/woodya4/9z9o5pndxy56r0cp/wish/2214193826 2022-06-07 23:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/woodya4/9z9o5pndxy56r0cp/wish/2214193826 Occupational Therapist woodya4 https://padlet.com/woodya4/9z9o5pndxy56r0cp/wish/2214194940 Roles/Responsibilities

 Occupational therapists use purposeful activity to facilitate a child's active participation in self-maintenance; academic and vocational pursuits; and play or leisure activities that occur in school environments. Using direct and indirect services, as well as assistive technology and environmental modifications, school occupational therapists collaborate with parents, teachers and other educational staff to help implement a child's special education program.]]> 2022-06-07 23:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/woodya4/9z9o5pndxy56r0cp/wish/2214194940 Physical Therapist woodya4 https://padlet.com/woodya4/9z9o5pndxy56r0cp/wish/2214195538 Roles/Responsibilities

The school physical therapist evaluates the child's ability to move throughout the school and to participate in classroom activity.

Physical therapy interventions are designed to enable the student to travel throughout the school environment; participate in classroom activities; maintain and change positions in the classroom; as well as manage stairs, restrooms, and the cafeteria.


]]> 2022-06-08 00:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/woodya4/9z9o5pndxy56r0cp/wish/2214195538 Speech/Language Pathologist woodya4 https://padlet.com/woodya4/9z9o5pndxy56r0cp/wish/2214197739 Roles/Responsibilities


  • Evaluating levels of swallowing, speech and language difficulty
  • Identifying treatment options
  • Creating and carrying out individualized treatment plans addressing specific functional needs
  • Teaching patients how to make sounds while improving their voices and maintaining fluency
  • Helping individuals improve sentence structure and vocabulary used in written and oral language
  • Working with adults and children in developing and strengthening muscles used to swallow
  • Counseling individuals and families on ways to cope with swallowing and communication disorders
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The main goal of a Special Education Teacher is to identify the individual needs of each child and create a healthy, inspiring and supportive learning environment. They work with many different types of children, from those who are physically disabled or sensory impaired to those with speech difficulties or autism, though they typically have the following daily responsibilities:

  • Teaching a small group of students and individuals inside and outside of the classroom
  • Preparing and executing lessons and resources
  • Assessing the students’ work done in class
  • Developing and adapting individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each of their students
  • Using special tools and equipment provided to stimulate an interesting learning environment
  • Using special skills to teach children Braille, sign language or lip reading
  • Collaborating with the Class Teacher and Lead Teacher to build a better learning environment for the children
  • Updating parents on their kids’ progress and giving recommendations to promote a better learning environment at home
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  • Support instructional programs and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings.
  • Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of the curriculum.
  • Supervise and facilitate students in the classroom and a variety of settings that may include the lunchroom, playground, field trips, extra-curricular activities, and on-the-job training.
  • Help and support students with special needs which may include emotional issues, self-help skills fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, prevocational, and life skills in the least restrictive environment.
  • Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators with regard to academic behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback, and support to building staff, administrators, parents, and outside agencies regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
  • Assist the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while helping maintain student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA.)
  • Attend and participate in district and building in-service opportunities and committee work.
  • Must be able to work in a one-to-one situation with a student.
  • Must be comfortable and able to perform duties necessary for toileting /personal hygiene.
  • Ability to implement academic curriculum to meet Individual Educational Plan.
  • Must be able to work with multiple students in varying situations
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene 
Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
Keep track of students’ vaccination records
Update students’ medical history 
Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
Write referrals for pediatricians and other health specialists
Ensure compliance with national and local health laws
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  • Listening to students' concerns about academic, emotional or social issues.
  • Providing individual and group counseling as appropriate.
  • Administering and evaluating psychological tests and preparing reports.
  • Helping students to process and overcome their problems.
  • Assisting students with the development of goals and action plans.
  • Engaging and counseling teachers, parents, and caregivers about issues.
  • Researching and implementing intervention programs.
  • Developing programs to address behavioral issues and learning difficulties.
  • Assessing and diagnosing students to determine eligibility for special services.
  • Participating in continuing professional development.




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