Openings as of 3/9/2024
Speech/Language Pathologist
JobID: 13120
• Position Type:
Classified - Professional
• Date Posted:
3/8/2024
• Location:
Special Education
• Date Available:
08/2024
• Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED
Internal Transfer Deadline: .3/11/2024 TITLE: Speech/Language Pathologist
TITLE:  Speech/Language Pathologist
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology, certification in communication disorders including a Kentucky license issued by the Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
REPORTS TO:  Director Special Education Services
JOB GOAL:  To provide speech/language services to all children who are diagnosed with communication disorders, within the Boone County Schools.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Screen and assess children and youth for suspected communication disorders, to include hearing screening
• Consult and collaborate with other team members according to child/youth's needs
• Assist in development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Monitor Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives as they relate to communication disorders
• Serve as a resource for identifying and procuring augmentative communication devices and communication prostheses as needed
• Assist in home visits when appropriate
• Diagnose speech/language delays/disorders of children or youth
• Evaluate on a regular basis through classroom and full staff meetings, strengths and weaknesses of the program
• Consult and/or collaborate with classroom and special education teachers in regard to appropriate learning environment for children and youth with communication disorders
• Communicate with parents and interpret the communication disorders program
• Model mature and professional behavior for children, staff, and families
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and follow established program policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate and complete records and safeguard their confidentiality, as required by law, District policy and administrative procedure
• Participate in in-service education activities provided by the District and other self-elected professional growth activities
• Prepare reports and forms required by law, District policy and administrative procedure
• Maintain a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including a working knowledge of federal and state law, District policy and administrative regulations
• Participate in Student Intervention Team (SIT) and Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meeting with children and youth
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Salary
• 6.75 hours per day
• 33.75 hours per week
• 187 days
• 9 ¼ months
• Board approved 7-16-98, Revised 9-11-08
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