Larue County Schools
Speech Language Pathologist
Larue County Schools, Hodgenville, Kentucky, United States, 42748
Position Type:Student Support Services/Speech Therapist
Date Posted:8/30/2024
Location:Preschool on College StreetDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assure compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures.Comply with evaluation 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.Prepare written evaluations and maintain records which clearly and succinctly document services provided, student progress and discharge from therapy as recommended 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.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.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.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).Maintain regular attendance.Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Special Education.
Date Posted:8/30/2024
Location:Preschool on College StreetDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assure compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures.Comply with evaluation 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.Prepare written evaluations and maintain records which clearly and succinctly document services provided, student progress and discharge from therapy as recommended 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.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.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.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).Maintain regular attendance.Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Special Education.