Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist

Code: 0255

TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - Itinerant Position

Reports to: Director of Special Education and Principal.

Job Goal: To maximize the communication potential of each student identified as having an educationally significant communication disorder .

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Where appropriate , screen the communication skills of students enrolled in the schools of Rockcastle County , relating the findings of designated personnel.
• Conduct communication disorder evaluation of referred students within the KAR guidelines relating to communication disorders
• Summarize screening / evaluation findings and explain such findings and / or reports from other agencies as is necessary to the ARC or such designated individuals as is appropriate
• Participate in Admission and Release Committee meetings where appropriate
• Deliver remediation services individually and in groups through a variety of service delivery models including , but not limited to , direct pull - out , indirect pull - out , collaborative and cooperative
• Maintain records as to screenings , evaluations , therapy , and such other services
• Serve as a consultant for communication disorders within the school , the family , the community , and in such regions as requested
• Conduct training with various agencies, including school , community , public service , health agencies , etc. , as relates to communication disorders
• Attend staff , professional , and interagency meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Designated school calendar

EVALUATION : Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of Board Policy for the evaluation of certified ( administrative ) personnel

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid speech-language pathology license, or interim license, issued by the Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. ASHA Certified. Certification as required by the Kentucky Department of Education.

Salary Schedule: View salary schedule HERE.