What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist (2 positions) position at Elizabethtown KY ISD?
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Kentucky Certification for Speech or licensed Speech-Language Pathologist or Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To teach students correct articulation as well as a relaxed and fluent conversational speech.
DUTIES:
- Screens and evaluates kindergarten students for program eligibility.
- Re-evaluates all students who received therapy the previous year.
- Screens new referrals from teachers, parents, and counselors to determine the potential for program eligibility.
- Conducts evaluations of youngsters with a range of communication disorders.
- Schedules therapy classes taking into consideration individual needs, group compatibility, maturity, and each student's classroom requirements to include art, music, remedial reading, counseling, etc.
- Sets up a therapy environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the system.
- Informs teachers of the results of evaluations, names of students to be scheduled for therapy, days, times, and locations of therapy.
- Informs parents concerning reasons for therapy, therapy schedule, and suggestions for reinforcing therapy in the home.
- Makes proper referrals as indicated by examination and evaluation to other professionals such as doctors, dentists, audiologists, and counselors. Serves as a member of a Referral Review Committee.
- Prepares individual records which include case history, test results, parent notification, and therapy objectives. (As per state and federal regulations.)
- Prepares lesson plans designed to meet the individual needs of each group.
- Develops and employs a variety of instructional therapy materials and techniques designed to meet the needs and capabilities of each student.
- Consults with classroom teachers and parents concerning student progress.
- Continues a program of evaluation for new student referrals during the year.
- Employs behavior modification techniques for therapeutic purposes as well as behavior shaping of problem students.
- Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
- Available for periodic meetings with Program Developer.
- Provides for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading and consultation with other speech therapists concerning materials and new techniques.
- Attends SBARC meetings to aid in developing an IEP or IIP for students who have been identified with a speech problem.
- Contributes data for a computerized management information system to Program Developer.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
