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