Speech Pathologist

TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist


REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education/Principal


JOB GOAL: Under the direction of the Admissions & Release Committee, screen, assess


and identify students with communication disorders which adversely affect their


educational progress. Develop and provide direct and indirect services within the


student's educational setting, based on established IEP goals and objectives.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare written evaluations and maintain records which clearly and succinctly document services provided, student progress and discharge from therapy as recommended to the Admissions & Release Committee.
• Comply with evaluations standards and determine eligibility for services based on the Kentucky Eligibility Guidelines for Communication Disorders.
• Effectively communicate test results, diagnosis and proposed treatment plans to the Admissions and Release Committee.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, consultation services and service delivery models.
• Assure compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare reports as needed by the local school district and/or the KY Department of Education.
• Develop treatment plans consistent with the IEP. Review therapy goals and objectives and make recommendations for changes as appropriate to the Admissions & Release Committee.
• Employ instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting each student's goals and objectives.
• Operate and maintain a variety of therapeutic equipment and train others in use of the equipment as necessary.
• Assess, select and develop augmentative and/or alternative communication systems and provide training in their use.
• Participate in hearing screening programs to identify and refer students with suspected hearing impairment and/or middle ear disorders.
• Communicate with students who have disorders of communication, their families, caregivers, teachers and other service providers relative to the student's disability and its management. Assist in development of classroom activities to meet the communication needs of the student.
• Communicate with appropriate agencies, schools and other organizations as needed in order to meet the needs of students with communication disabilities.
• Remain current concerning instructional and technological advances and other matters concerning speech-language therapy.
• Attend and participate in professional workshops and conferences.
• Provide in-service training to other staff and paraprofessionals in the areas of communication as it relates to students.
• Operate office equipment, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A master's 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.
• Valid KY speech-language pathology license.
• ASHA Certification
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary commensurate with the Fairview Independent Schools salary schedule.
• Work schedule to be established by Director of Special Education/Principal

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being


performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a


complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.


Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.