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
• 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
• Participate in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, consultation services and service delivery
• Assure compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and
• Prepare reports as needed by the local school district and/or the KY Department of
• Develop treatment plans consistent with the 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
• Operate and maintain a variety of therapeutic equipment and train others in use of the equipment as
• Assess, select and develop augmentative and/or alternative communication systems and provide training in their
• Participate in hearing screening programs to identify and refer students with suspected hearing impairment and/or middle ear
• Communicate with students who have disorders of communication, their families, caregivers, teachers and other service providers relative to the student’s disability and its 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
• Remain current concerning instructional and technological advances and other matters concerning speech-language Attend and participate in professional workshops and conferences. 
• Operate office equipment, as
• Perform other duties as

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 050.
• Valid speech-language pathology
• 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 Director of Special Education.