QUALIFICATIONS:  Valid Kentucky Certification for Speech or  licensed Speech-Language Pathologist or Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  To teach students correct articulation as well as a relaxed and fluent conversational speech.

DUTIES:

1. Screens and evaluates kindergarten students for program eligibility.
2. Re-evaluates all students who received therapy the previous year.
3. Screens new referrals from teachers, parents, and counselors to determine the potential for program eligibility.
4. Conducts evaluations of youngsters with a range of communication disorders.
5. Schedules therapy classes taking into consideration individual needs, group compatibility, maturity, and each student's classroom requirements to include art, music, remedial reading, counseling, etc.
6. Sets up a therapy environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the system.
7. Informs teachers of the results of evaluations, names of students to be scheduled for therapy, days, times, and locations of therapy.
8. Informs parents concerning reasons for therapy, therapy schedule, and suggestions for reinforcing therapy in the home.
9. Makes proper referrals as indicated by examination and evaluation to other professionals such as doctors, dentists, audiologists, and counselors.  Serves as a member of a Referral Review Committee.
10. Prepares individual records which include case history, test results, parent notification, and therapy objectives. (As per state and federal regulations.)
11. Prepares lesson plans designed to meet the individual needs of each group.
12. Develops and employs a variety of instructional therapy materials and techniques designed to meet the needs and capabilities of each student.
13. Consults with classroom teachers and parents concerning student progress.
14. Continues a program of evaluation for new student referrals during the year.
15. Employs behavior modification techniques for therapeutic purposes as well as behavior shaping of problem students.
16. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
17. Available for periodic meetings with Program Developer.
18. Provides for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading and consultation with other speech therapists concerning materials and new techniques.
19. Attends SBARC meetings to aid in developing an IEP or IIP for students who have been identified with a speech problem.
20. Contributes data for a computerized management information system to Program Developer.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.