Speech Language Pathologist

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid certification Educator Licensure and Quality.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOALS: 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approved

salary schedules.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions

of the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Prepares 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.
• Complies with evaluations standards and determine eligibility for services based on the Kentucky Eligibility Guidelines for Communication Disorder s.
• Communicates test results, diagnosis and proposed treatment plans to the Admissions and Release Committee.
• Participates in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, consultation services and service delivery models.
• Ensures compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares reports as needed by the local school district and/or the KY Department of Education.
• Develops treatment plans consistent with the IEP. Review therapy goals and objectives and make recommendations for changes as appropriate to the Admissions & Release Committee.
• Employs instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting each student’s goals and objectives.
• Assesses, selects and develops 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.
• 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 of classroom activities to meet the communication needs of the student.
• Communicates with appropriate agencies, schools and other organizations as needed in order to meet the needs of students with communication disabilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.