QUALIFICATIONS: Kentucky Certificate with proper endorsements.

Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal / Director of Special Education

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

JOB GOAL: To provide assessment of students referred for evaluation, to participate in educational planning, and to hold consultations with appropriate school personnel and parent / guardians so that maximum learning may be achieved and maintained by each student in the district. Develop and provide direct and indirect services within the student’s educational setting, based on established IEP goals and objectives.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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 Committee.
2. Comply with evaluations standards and determine eligibility for services based on the Kentucky Eligibility Guidelines for Communication Disorders.
3. Effectively communicate test results, diagnosis and proposed treatment plans to the Admissions and Release Committee.
4. Participate in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, consultation services and service delivery models.
5. Assure compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
6. Prepare reports as needed by the local school district and/or the KY Department of Education.
7. Develop treatment plans consistent with the IEP. Review therapy goals and objectives and make recommendations for changes as appropriate to the Admissions & Release Committee.
8. Employ instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting each student’s goals and objectives.
9. Operate and maintain a variety of therapeutic equipment and train others in use of the equipment as necessary.
10. Assess, select and develop augmentative and/or alternative communication systems and provide training in their use.
11. Participate in hearing screening programs to identify and refer students with suspected hearing impairment and/or middle ear disorders.
12. Supervise and coordinate the activities of any assigned staff. Adhere to state law regarding the type and amount of supervision required for licensed speech/language pathology assistant(s).
13. Communicate with students who have disorders of communication, their families, caregivers and other service providers relative to the student’s disability and its management. Assist in development of classroom activities to meet the communication needs of the student.
14. Communicate with appropriate agencies, schools and other organizations as needed in order to meet the needs of students with communication disabilities.
15. Remain current concerning instructional and technological advances and other matters concerning speech/language therapy. Attend and participate in professional workshops and conferences. Provide Professional Development training to other professionals and paraprofessionals.
16. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.
17. Operate office equipment, as appropriate.
18. Perform related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.