WOODFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SPEECH THERAPIST Job Code: 0255

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid. Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the Kentucky Board of

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, OR

Valid certificate issued by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board in the area of communication disorders

Pass Health Examination

Have no immoral or criminal history

Have the ability to work with other staff members, the community, parents and children

DUTIES:

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.

Comply with evaluations standards and determine eligibility. for services based on the

Kentucky Eligibility Guidelines for Communication Disorders.

Effectively communicate test results, diagnosis and proposed treatment plans to the

Admissions and Release Committee.

Participate in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, Individual

Education Plan (lEP) development, consultation services and service delivery models.

Assure compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Prepare reports as. rieeded by the local school district and/or the KY Department of

Education.

Develop treatment plans consistent with the IEP. Review therapy goals and objectives and make recommendations for changes as appropriate to the Admissions & Release

Comniittee.

Employ instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are appropriate for meetitig each student’s goals and objectives.

Operate and maintain a variety of therapeutic equipment and train others in use of the equipment as necessary.

Participate in hearing screening programs to identify and refer students. with suspected hearing impairment and/or middle ear disorders.

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).

Communicate with students who have disorders of communication, their farnilies, 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.

Communicate with appropriate agencies, schools and other organizations as needed in order to meet the needs of students with communication disabllities.

Remain current concerning instructional and technological advances and other matters concerning speech-language therapy. Attend and participate in professional workshops and conferences. Provide in-service training to other professionals and paraprofessionals.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.

Operate office equipment, as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A master’s degree or any combination equivalent to a master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology from an accredited program in speech-language therapy, and ail other requirements as set forth in KRS334A.050.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,967.00 - $71,322.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

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