Speech Language Pathologist

Requirement: Kentucky Certification-Communication Disorders or master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology from an accredited program in speech-language therapy, and all other requirements as set forth in KRS334A.050.

JOB FUNCTION:


Provide speech language services to identified.


Shall be an ambassador for Spencer County Schools.


Shall provide excellent customer service to our students, parents, and community.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:


Consults with effective delivery of speech-language services for identified students


Coordinates ordering, disseminating, and maintaining appropriate assessment and therapy materials and equipment.


Develops, implements, and monitors innovative programs for speech-language service delivery.


Develops and maintain resources and staff development programs for speech-language pathologists.


Provides assessment and programming consultation upon request to school personnel regarding specific students and their communication needs, including augmentative and alternative communication systems.


Attends ARC meetings as requested.


Coordinated continued development and implementation of a communication disorders plan for each student.


Serves as a resource for teachers of students with hearing and visual impairments.


Monitors contractual audiology services for evaluations and equipment needs, including inventory and repairs.


Maintains regular attendance


Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking


Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing


Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations


Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching


Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights, up to 30 pounds

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES


EQUAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT INSTITUTION