Speech/Language Pathologist

Title: Speech-Language Pathologist

Qualifications:


1. SLP Certification with proper


endorsements.


2. Additional qualifications as


Superintendent or Board may find


appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:


The Building Principal, Director or Special


Education, and Superintendent.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:


Under the direction of the Admissions and


Release Committee, screen, and assess, and


identify students with communication disorders,


which adversely affect their educational progress.


Develop and provide direct and indirect service


as within the student's educational setting, based


on established IEP goals and objectives.

1. Prepares written evaluations and maintain


records which clearly and succinctly


document service provided, student


progress and discharge from therapy as


recommended to the Admissions and


Release Committee.


2. Complies with evaluations standards and


determine eligibility for services based on


the Kentucky Eligibility Guidelines for


Communication Disorders.


3. Effectively communicates test results,


diagnosis and proposed treatment plans


to the Admissions and Release


committee.


4. Assures compliance with established


State and federal laws, regulations,


policies, and procedures.


5. Prepares reports as needed by the local


school district and/or KY Department of


Education.


6. Develop treatment plans consistent with


the IEP.


7. Reviews therapy goals and objectives and


make recommendations for changes as


appropriate to the admissions and


Release Committee.


8. Employs instructional/therapeutic


methods and materials that are


appropriate for meeting each student's


goals and objectives.


9. Operates and maintains a variety of


therapeutic equipment and train others in


use of the equipment as necessary.


10. Assesses, selects, and develops
augmentative and/or alternative
communication systems and provide
training in their use.
11. Participate in hearing screening
programs to identify and refer students
with hearing impairment and/or middle
ear disorders.
12. Supervises and coordinates the activities
of any assigned staff. Adheres to state
law regarding the type and amount of
supervision required for licensed speed-
language pathology assistant(s).
13. Communicates with students who have
disorders of communication, their
families, caregivers and other service
providers relative to the student's
disability and its management. Assists
in development activities to meet the
communication needs of the student.
14. Communicates with appropriate
agencies, schools and other
organizations as needed in order to meet
the needs of students with
communication disabilities.
15. Remains current concerning
instructional and technological
advances and other matters concerning
speech-language therapy.
16. Attends and participate in professional
workshops and conferences.
17. Provides training to other professionals
and paraprofessionals as requested.
18. Attends staff meetings and serves on
committees as needed.
19. Performs related duties as assigned.

Terms of Service: Salary and work days to be determined by the Board.

Evaluations: Principal and/orDistrict Administrator and/or Superintendent