Speech Therapist

1 month ago

Perry, United States Taylor County Fire Rescue Full time
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

RESPONSIBLE TO: PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILD EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS: AS SET BY BOARD AND STATE CERTIFICATION AUTHORITIES (Master's Degree or Greater in Communication Disorders)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Admissions & Release Committee, screen, assess and identify students with communication disorders which adversely affect their educational progress. Develop and provide direct and indirect services within the student's educational setting, based on established IEP goals and objectives.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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 (IEP) development, consultation services and service delivery models.
  • Assure compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Prepare reports as needed 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 Committee.
  • Employ instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting each student's goals and objectives.
  • Operate and maintain a variety of therapeutic equipment and train others in use of the equipment as necessary.
  • Assess, select and develop augmentative and/or alternative communication systems and provide training in their use.
  • Attends professional Development to enhance job performance.
  • Screen hearing referrals of students with suspected hearing impairment.
  • 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 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.
  • Communicate with appropriate agencies, schools and other organizations as needed in order to meet the needs of students with communication disabilities.
  • 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 as needed.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.
  • Operate office equipment, as appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Principles and techniques of speech-language therapy
  • Methods and procedures for assessment and treatment of communication disorders (speech sound production and use, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, oral motor, etc.)
  • State and federal laws and regulations regarding special education records, due process and service provision
  • Local school district policies and procedures
  • State laws and regulations governing the practice of speech-language pathology.
  • Kentucky Eligibility Guidelines for Communication Disabilities
  • Principals of training & supervising staff
  • Health and safety regulations
ABILITY TO:
  • Provide speech-language therapy to eligible students.
  • Develop and evaluate the appropriateness of treatment plans (IEPs).
  • Develop student rapport and establish a positive therapeutic atmosphere.
  • Communicate and work effectively with the families of students with disabilities.
  • Work collaboratively with other professionals.
  • Maintain student records and prepare reports as specified by the District.
  • Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Prepare written evaluations and reports.
  • Remain current concerning knowledge of therapeutic and special issues.
  • Operate and maintain therapeutic and office equipment.
  • Prioritize and schedule work.
  • Meet schedules and timelines.
  • Train and supervise others as needed.
  • Observe health and safety regulations.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Be clean, neat and professionally dressed
  • Be consistently responsible-maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned contract and extended days and using sick and personal leave appropriately.
  • Maintain professional interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and cooperative effective relationships with others consistently displaying self-control, honesty and credibility with parents, students, visitors and school personnel.
  • Act as a district liaison demonstrating positive behavior, interest and concern toward the programs, purposes, goals and efficient operation of the Taylor County Public Schools.
  • Follow the procurement guidelines and purchase order process.
  • Disseminate information/resources in areas of responsibilities.
  • Supervises and provides performance evaluations for assigned personnel.
  • Maintain proper care and safe use of district equipment and property.
  • Participate in required professional development and trainings as assigned or approved for professional job growth, to remain abreast of program requirements/responsibilities and to improve student educational services.
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all school records.
  • Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.
  • Adheres with federal, state and district program guidelines, policies, procedures and laws.
  • Adheres to the State Professional Code of Ethics.
  • Performs such other tasks as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Board.

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