Speech Language Pathologist @ BES

Young World Physical Education; Bedford (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive services for students with speech and language disorders at Trimble County Schools. Responsibilities include assessing and delivering appropriate educational programs, collaborating with staff, and maintaining student records. A Master's degree and valid Kentucky credentials are required. The position is full-time, starting immediately, located in Bedford, Kentucky, and offers a salary commensurate with the district’s Certified Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• Valid Kentucky Speech‑Language Pathology License or valid educational certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of services in identification and diagnosis of speech, language, and communication disorders.
• Participate on the Intervention Team and ARC for students with communication disorders.
• Plan and deliver treatment for students in individual and small group settings.

Skills

Ability to use electronic equipment

Communication skills

Diagnostic evaluation

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Kentucky educational certificate

Kentucky Speech‑Language Pathology License

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist @ BES

Trimble County Schools Bedford Elementary School - Bedford, Kentucky

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Job Details

Job ID: 5660591

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Trimble County Public Schools

Position/Job Description

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST located at BES

Purpose: To provide a full range of services in the identification and diagnosis of speech, language, and communication disorders and in the prescription and delivery of appropriate educational services and programs to eliminate, reduce, or accommodate disabilities that interfere with the student’s meeting and exceeding the core curriculum content standards.

Reports To: Director or Special Education and Director of Federal Programs/Instructional Supervisor

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• Hold a valid Kentucky educational certificate for the assigned position OR a valid Kentucky Speech‑Language Pathology License.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.

Specific Performance Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive services for students with speech and/or language disorders, following state and district rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Implement screening procedures to identify students who are in need of corrective speech, language, and/or hearing instruction.
• Participate on the Intervention Team and ARC when students with communication disorders are referred to the teams. Use observation, conferences with the instructional staff, and various assessment techniques to make diagnostic evaluations. Participate in the team conferences and communications with parents and students and recommend intervention strategies and Individual Education Plan goals/activities. Monitor the IEPs implementation and participate in the annual review.
• Plan and deliver treatment for students with speech, language, and/or hearing deficiencies in individual and small group settings.
• Assist with referrals of students to agencies and resources in the community when appropriate.
• Provide regular evaluation of students receiving speech, language, and hearing specialized instruction to determine the effectiveness of services.
• Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by the Director of Special Education, Principal, ARC chairperson, RTI chairperson, or Director of Pupil Personnel.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the current rules and regulations regarding special education assessment, Response to Intervention, and program requirements.
• Assist the instructional staff through conferences, consultations, observations, and demonstrations with classroom organization and the implementation of effective instructional strategies and materials for students with speech, language and hearing disorders.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the supervisor.

General Duties and Performance Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school’s genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each child.
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents and representatives of other school districts and agencies within the community.
• Use effective communication and presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, and telecommunications.
• Represent the school and district at community, state and professional meetings.
• React positively to directives.
• Answer correspondence promptly.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability.
• Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue monitoring and checking.
• Attend required staff meetings and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees.
• Take the necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Adhere to the Trimble County Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

Physical Requirements: Light Work

• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to sit, lift, stoop, push, pull, and perform all body movements as relates to the job description.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift exerting up to 10 pounds of force.
• Finger Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
• Grasping – applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial and continuous movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing Acuity – perceiving speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.
• Visual Acuity – seeing at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.
• Color – ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Peripheral – observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed on a given point.

Working Conditions

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions as activities occur both inside and outside.

Salary

Commensurate with the school district’s Certified Salary Schedule.

Position Type: Full‑Time