MUNIS Code: 0255
Qualifications:
The Speech-Language Pathologist must hold 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 all other requirements as set forth in KRS 334A.050. A Valid speech language pathology license, or interim license, issued by the Kentucky Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology is also required.
Job Details:
Working 185 days for the 2024-25 school year.
Salary commensurate with years of teaching experience and rank.
This position is currently working in an elementary school due to population and need.
Employment Requirements: Physical, TB Risk Assessment, state/national criminal background check, CAN check and drug screen.
To apply, go to www.henderson.kyschools.us; then click on Employment to complete your online application.
To see our current salary schedule, please visit this link:
https://www.henderson.kyschools.us/page/salaries
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
- 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 (ARC).
- 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 ARC.
- Participate in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, IEP development, consultation services and service delivery procedures.
- 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 Dept of Education.
- Develop treatment plans consistent with the IEP. Review therapy goals and objectives and make recommendations for changes as appropriate to ARC.
- 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.