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Harlan County

Speech Language Pathologist

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A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$82,366 / year median in Kentucky

-3% projected decline

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Organization Details Organization Information The Harlan County School District is located in rural Southeastern Kentucky. The community's economy has been based primarily on coal, but diversification for adventure tourism is making significant gains. The county is home to the old-growth Blanton Forest, Pine Mountain Settlement School, Kingdom Come State Park, Kentucky Coal Mining Museum and other great attractions. The county is also home to many species of wildlife, including elk and black bear. The district is comprised of eight K-8 facilities and a 9-12 high school. Classrooms are equipped with Promethean or Smartboards. Many classrooms are equipped with sound enhancement technology to provide for enhanced learning. New programs are in place to boost student achievement. The district is a member of the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative which is the recipient of a $29 million federal Race to the Top grant. Through the Appalachian Renaissance Initiative, students and staff are receiving invaluable resources through professional development, school culture building activities and technology upgrades. The district is also a part of the federal Berea College Gear Up program designed to increase college and career readiness of students in the district. The district has numerous extra-curricular activities at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Parent involvement is encouraged. Organization Website http://www.harlan.kyschools.us/ Organization Address 251 Ball Park Rd Harlan, KY 40831 Job Details Vacancy
ID 20262027 - 01637
Position Category Speech/Language Pathologist Title Speech Language Pathologist Description Kentucky certificates, license and/or other legal credentials required. Valid speech-language pathology license, or interim license, issued by the Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. A master's degree or any combination equivalent to a master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology from an accredited program in speech-language therapy, and all other requirements as set forth in
KRS334A.050.
Comments We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.harlan.kyschools/page/employment for more information. A waiver may be requested due to students needing services as school is in session. Start Date 09/16/2026 Posted Date 08/25/2026 Vacancy Type Full-Time Grade Level P-8 Organization Harlan County Sub Organization(s) Rosspoint Elementary School Subject Area(s) None Contact(s) Gina Cox (606) 573-4330 gina.cox@harlan.kyschools.us Jeff Phillips (606) 573-4330 jeff.phillips@harlan.kyschools.us Lealon Scott Pace (606) 573-4330 scott.pace@harlan.kyschools.us