What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech/Language Pathologist position at Bath County Schools?
Qualifications:
1. SLP Certification with proper
endorsements.
2. Additional qualifications as
Superintendent or Board may find
appropriate and acceptable.
Reports To:
The Building Principal, Director or Special
Education, and Superintendent.
Job Duties/ Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Admissions and
Release Committee, screen, and assess, and
identify students with communication disorders,
which adversely affect their educational progress.
Develop and provide direct and indirect service
as within the student’s educational setting, based
on established IEP goals and objectives.
1. Prepares written evaluations and maintain
records which clearly and succinctly
document service provided, student
progress and discharge from therapy as
recommended to the Admissions and
Release Committee.
2. Complies with evaluations standards and
determine eligibility for services based on
the Kentucky Eligibility Guidelines for
Communication Disorders.
3. Effectively communicates test results,
diagnosis and proposed treatment plans
to the Admissions and Release
committee.
4. Assures compliance with established
State and federal laws, regulations,
policies, and procedures.
5. Prepares reports as needed by the local
school district and/or KY Department of
Education.
6. Develop treatment plans consistent with
the IEP.
7. Reviews therapy goals and objectives and
make recommendations for changes as
appropriate to the admissions and
Release Committee.
8. Employs instructional/therapeutic
methods and materials that are
appropriate for meeting each student’s
goals and objectives.
9. Operates and maintains a variety of
therapeutic equipment and train others in
use of the equipment as necessary.
10. Assesses, selects, and develops
augmentative and/or alternative
communication systems and provide
training in their use.
11. Participate in hearing screening
programs to identify and refer students
with hearing impairment and/or middle
ear disorders.
12. Supervises and coordinates the activities
of any assigned staff. Adheres to state
law regarding the type and amount of
supervision required for licensed speed-
language pathology assistant(s).
13. 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 activities to meet the
communication needs of the student.
14. Communicates with appropriate
agencies, schools and other
organizations as needed in order to meet
the needs of students with
communication disabilities.
15. Remains current concerning
instructional and technological
advances and other matters concerning
speech-language therapy.
16. Attends and participate in professional
workshops and conferences.
17. Provides training to other professionals
and paraprofessionals as requested.
18. Attends staff meetings and serves on
committees as needed.
19. Performs related duties as assigned.
Terms of Service: Salary and work days to be determined by the Board.
Evaluations: Principal and/or District Administrator and/or Superintendent