Olmstead Speech Teacher

Olmstead Speech Teacher

Location: Olmstead, Kentucky, Logan County School District Olmstead Elementary School

• Job : 5558567
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Job Category: Student Services >
  Speech/Language Pathologist
• Citizenship/Residency/Work Visa: required

SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPIST

Under direction, to plan, organize, and provide diagnostic services and therapy for children with speech, hearing, and language disabilities; to demonstrate, teach, and instruct pupils in language and speech development processes; to perform diagnostic assessment in determining speech and language performance levels; to aid in the development of academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; and to do other related functions as required.

• Perform diagnostic assessments of pupil speech and language development using standardized tests and developmental inventories.
• Consult with teachers regarding pupils' speech and language status and management.
• Confer with parents regarding speech and language status and management, and coordinate parent activities.
• Confer with instructional staff in the assessment and remediation of speech and language disabilities.
• Provide individual and group stimulation of speech and language abilities, utilizing behavior modification, oral facilitation, phonemic vocalization, vocabulary development, auditory memory, and expressive language.
• Plan, organize, and perform intensive individualized speech and language programs for students experiencing multiple handicapping conditions.
• Maintain clinical file recordings of speech and language evaluation information, observations, and recommendations.
• May develop an individualized speech workbook to supplement home training and facilitate exercises and activities.
• Utilize a variety of instructional aids and equipment in remedying speech and hearing disabilities and demonstrate uses to personnel.
• Evaluate students, report therapy progress to staff and parents.
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, employing behavior management strategies, emphasizing positive reinforcement and shaping procedures.
• Maintain an effective therapy environment through proper control of heating, lighting, ventilation, and exhibits.
• Select and requisition appropriate instructional supplies, materials, equipment, and learning aids.
• May perform a variety of non‑instructional duties, including therapy and instructional development activities, student supervision, and advisory and consultation functions.

• Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the diagnosis and remediation of speech and language disabilities.
• Knowledge of developmental, social, and behavior characteristics of students aged 3‑21.
• Knowledge of speech and language remediation goals and objectives, and trends and research findings.
• Knowledge of behavior management and shaping strategies, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of socio‑economic, cultural, and language differences of the general school population.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct an intensified diagnostic and therapy program for children experiencing speech and language disorders.
• Ability to provide effective language and speech therapy for students from diverse socio‑economic and cultural backgrounds with varying mental, social, and emotional abilities.
• Ability to effectively assess speech and language disorders and implement appropriate remediation programs.
• Ability to provide a stimulating speech and language therapy environment.
• Ability to perform research and development functions pertaining to speech and language therapy programs and motivate pupils in resolving specific speech disorders.

• Successful completion of a speech and language clinical experience at a recognized college or university, and two years of speech and hearing service in private practice or public education.
• Possession of an earned master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university, with emphasis in speech and language disorders, psychology, linguistics, and language development.
• Possession of certification required by Kentucky law.