Speech Language Pathologist

Winchester, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

-Will attend IEP planning meetings on students suspected of having a speech and language disability.-Will conduct screenings observations or evaluations of students using informal and formal measures and provide a written report of summary to the case manager prior to the evaluation summary meeting.-Will conduct initial and triennials speech and language assessments through the Special Education Process and provide written addition to home based schools Speech/Language Pathologists may be asked to assess students who are placed in out-of-district schools within their sending district.-May participate in kindergarten screening procedures in the area of speech and language if required by the principal.-Will participate in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans of identified students.-Will attend IEP meetings and contribute to the IEP development by providing written information of students level of performance modification accommodations goals and objectives and related service units for individual group or consultation.-Will maintain quarterly IEP progress notes and provide it to the case manager for reporting to parent.-Will provide direct speech and language therapy sessions within the classroom and the therapy environment.-Will consult with parents teachers and other professionals involved with students academic development.-Will attend regularly scheduled speech department meetings or get copies of notes if a meeting is missed.-Will provide supervision and support to the building Speech and Language Assistant in accordance with Medicaid/OSHA recommendations.-Will provide staff development trainings when appropriate on speech issues including but not limited to articulation written expression phonemic awareness and pragmatic language use of Assistive Technology devices such as FM trainers PECS or other speech devices.-Will maintain contact with outside agencies audio logical departments and medical personnel s students individual needs may require.-Will maintain daily journal notes Medicaid forms therapy schedules evaluation logs and other such paperwork.-May provide speech services to non-coded students if time permits.-May participate in child concern teams if a referral or speech concerns arises.-Other duties as directed by the Director of Student Services.