2026-2027: Speech Pathologist

Franklin Cty•Frankfort, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist will work with assigned agencies/schools to provide speech therapy for identified children. This role involves ensuring screening and evaluation procedures are provided for students, and that due process procedures are followed. The position requires maintaining necessary records confidentially and collaborating with the Director of Special Education to meet program needs. The Speech Pathologist will also assist the Director in locating and identifying eligible handicapped students, screening referred children to determine eligibility for further evaluations, and scheduling evaluations. Collaboration with other professionals, such as School Psychologists, is necessary for complete evaluations. Maintaining all required records, including permission forms, testing, IEPs, and documentation of parental contact, is crucial. The role also involves working with the Director of Special Education to determine the most appropriate program direction.

Requirements

Approved Certification with State of Kentucky or valid speech-language pathology license issued by the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Nice To Haves

ASHA Certification

Responsibilities

Provide speech therapy for identified children in assigned agencies/schools.
Ensure screening and evaluation procedures are provided for students.
Ensure due process procedures are followed.
Maintain necessary records in a confidential manner.
Work with the Director of Special Education to meet program needs for identified students.
Assist the Director in locating and identifying eligible handicapped students.
Screen referred children to determine eligibility for further evaluations.
Schedule evaluations for eligible children.
Work with other professionals to ensure a complete evaluation.
Keep all records required by law and due process requirements, including permission forms, testing, IEPs, and documentation of parental contact.
Determine the most appropriate program direction with the Director of Special Education.