The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, has an opening for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSD's mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Provides speech, voice, and hearing therapy for students with communicative disorders; designs and implements appropriate remedial therapy programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Administers and assess diagnostic evaluations for speech, voice, and language disorders to students at the Kentucky School for the Deaf with communicative disorders.
Interprets test results and makes recommendations.
Makes referrals to appropriate sources.
Prepares reports of test results and recommendations and interprets and documents results.
Serves as a member of various school teams including the Admissions and Release Committees (ARCs).
Collect, maintain, and report diagnostic and progress monitoring data.
Prepare reports and forms required by district policy and Special Education statues and regulations.
Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and follow established Special Education program policies and procedures.
Assist in development and implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEP).
Monitor IEP goals and objectives for speech and language therapy.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other related services providers in developing speech and language skills with students.
Maintain professional awareness of current literature related to providing speech and language therapy to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks- Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional insurance (dental/vision)
- Life insurance
- Member of Kentucky Teachers Retirement System and deferred compensation options
- Paid leave (emergency, sick, personal)
- Paid holidays (4- each academic year)
- Free financial planning program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee resource and recognition programs
- Employee wellness programs
Minimum Requirements:Must have Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLPCF).
Must have valid Kentucky Teaching Certification issued by the Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB).
Speech Language Pathology License issued by the Kentucky Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
Knowledge of:Proficiency in ASL is preferred. Please note the selected candidate is expected to attain a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating of Intermediate is within four years of employment.
Experience in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education is preferred.
Position Details:ASL Version: Speech-Language PathologistKSB/KSD Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Schedule Number of Contract Days: 187Applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing and background checks.
Applicants under contract with a local school district must submit a written release from their superintendent before an offer of employment can be extended.
In accordance with KRS 161.220, the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.To apply, email resumes and letters of interest to amy.hislope@education.ky.gov. For questions regarding this position, contact: Amy Hislope, HR Administrator, Division of Resource Management, 303 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422 Email:
amy.hislope@education.ky.govThe Kentucky Department of Education participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information about E-Verify, visit
https://www.dhs.gov/e-verify or contact DHS at 1-888-897-7781.
The Kentucky Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D.