2026-2027 Speech Pathologist
About The Position
Under the direction of the Admissions & Release Committee, the Speech Language Pathologist will screen, assess, and identify students with communication disorders that adversely affect their educational progress. The role involves developing and providing direct and indirect services within the student’s educational setting, based on established IEP goals and objectives. This position requires preparing written evaluations, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. The Speech Language Pathologist will also participate in multidisciplinary team processes, develop treatment plans, and stay current with advances in speech-language therapy.
Requirements
- A master’s in the area of speech-language pathology from an accredited program in speech-language therapy.
- All other requirements as set forth in KRS334A.050.
- Valid KY speech-language pathology license.
- ASHA Certification.
- Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.
Nice To Haves
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare written evaluations and maintain records documenting services provided, student progress, and discharge from therapy.
- Comply with evaluation standards and determine eligibility for services based on 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 appropriate for meeting each student’s goals and objectives.
- Operate and maintain a variety of therapeutic equipment and train others in its use as necessary.
- Assess, select, and develop augmentative and/or alternative communication systems and provide training in their use.
- Participate in hearing screening programs to identify and refer students with suspected hearing impairment and/or middle ear disorders.
- Communicate with students, families, caregivers, teachers, and other service providers regarding the student’s disability and its management.
- Assist in the development of classroom activities to meet the communication needs of the student.
- Communicate with appropriate agencies, schools, and other organizations as needed 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 staff and paraprofessionals in areas of communication as it relates to students.
- Operate office equipment as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with the Fairview Independent Schools salary schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
