Until filled Internal Transfer Deadline : 09 / 21 / 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