Districtwide Speech Therapist-Cert w ASHA 1.0 FTE (multiple positions)

Lexington, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fayette County Public Schools KY

JOB DESCRIPTIONSpeech Therapist-Cert w/ ASHA

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Speech Therapist-Cert w/ ASHA

Job Class Code: 4204	Position Type: Salary
Job Type: Certified	Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels
Reports To: Superintendents Designee	Supervises: N/A
Work Calendar Name: Teachers OT/PT and employment trainers	Days in work calendar: 189

JOB SUMMARY

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 students educational setting based on established IEP goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Consults with effective delivery of speech-language services for students enrolled in the communication disorders program
Coordinates ordering disseminating and maintaining appropriate assessment and therapy materials and equipment.
Develops implements and monitors innovative programs for speech-language service deliver
Develops and maintains resources and staff development programs for speech-language pathologists.
Provides assessment and programming consultation upon request to school personnel regarding specific students and their communication needs including augmentative and alternative communication systems.
Attends ARC meetings as requested.
Coordinated continued development and implementation of a communication disorders plan for each student.
Serves as a resource for teachers of students with hearing and visual impairments.
Monitors contractual audiology services for evaluations and equipment needs including inventory and repairs.
Set up treatment calendars in Medicaid Billing System by the 10th day of school and revise as students enroll or change.
Complete all service logs for Medicaid Billing by the 10th of each month for the preceding month.
Document pupil progress and maintain appropriate data/records pertaining to therapy services and present/provide information at all ARC meetings.
Maintains regular attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Masters Degree in Communication Disorders

Licenses or Certifications:

Kentucky Department of Education Certificate for Teachers of Exceptional ChildrenSpeech and Communication Disorders Grades K-12.
Certificate for Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull light weights.

Job Description Creation Date:
Revision Date:	07/1995 05/2000 07/2012 06/2025

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

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Fayette County Public Schools KYJOB DESCRIPTIONSpeech Therapist-Cert w/ ASHA To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to pe...