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Do you have the right evidenced-based techniques for teaching language and literacy to English learners?

Structured Literacy Instruction Among English Learners

Presented by National Expert, Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC/SLP, CDT, CALT, QI. The webinar will be live and recorded on Dec. 2, 7-9 PM EST. The webinar counts for 2 Cont. Ed. Hrs. for all & CMHs for SLPs.

Can’t watch it live? Everyone that registers will get the recording of the webinar emailed to them to view for one month.

More Info/Registration $30

Brief Background:

The number of English learners attending public schools continues to increase.  Educators working with students of all ages, in general education and special education, can therefore benefit immensely from understanding the evidence-based approaches for teaching language and literacy to this diverse population of students. This exciting new session is presented by Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC/SLP, CDT, CALT, QI, a renowned expert and national leader in the arena of structured literacy approaches for English learners. They will explore each of the components of structured literacy and will gain practical strategies for the design and implementation of structured lessons which address cross-language and literacy connections. English as a second language strategies will also be discussed and modeled. Equip yourself and your colleagues with the needed information to address your diverse student population, and get your questions answered live from a noted authority in this arena.

For more information on this webinar or to save your seats, please go to their website by clicking here. To find other trainings, click here.

Emerson College, the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts, is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity—in people, curriculum, and the college’s intellectual and geographic communities.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is soliciting applications from candidates who can contribute to excellence in diversity. The department seeks to fill a tenured (Associate), tenure-track (Assistant), or non-tenure-track (Term) full-time position; applications from faculty at all levels are encouraged.

The CSD prefers individuals with expertise in Communication Disorders, but will consider individuals in related fields. Candidates must be able to collaborate with the department’s curriculum committee to infuse multicultural approaches into core coursework. Tenured and tenure-track candidates will be expected to maintain a program of research. All candidates will be expected to engage in teaching and service. The teaching load may include graduate, undergraduate, on-campus and/or online courses. There may be opportunities to take on administrative roles with appropriate workload adjustments.  Start date is negotiable, beginning as early as August 20, 2020.

Required qualifications include:

• A doctorate in Communication Disorders or a related discipline
• Curricular experience with diverse populations
• The ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from various backgrounds
• Tenured/tenure-track candidates must have an active research program which reflects scholarship in multiculturalism
• ASHA certification and experience with online pedagogy are strongly preferred.

Application:

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Most recent course evaluations
• Tenured and tenure-track candidates must also submit a research statement

Please provide the names of three references who will be contacted when the applicant becomes a candidate for the position (not to be contacted without candidate’s approval). Each material should be saved as a separate PDF or Word doc. and uploaded into the upload section where it requests your CV. Although the upload section just shows “upload CV” – you should upload all materials in that section as the separate documents.

Questions about the position should be directed to Rhiannon Luyster, Ph.D. (Search Committee Chair) at rhiannon_luyster@emerson.edu. Review of applications will begin October 28, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

For the full job description and to apply, go to the job positing here.

Portland VA Speech-Language Pathology Training Program:

The training program is funded by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations. These fellowships are available only for US citizens.

Clinical Fellows complete the following four, 3 month, rotations with three separate mentors (not necessarily in the order listed). Although there is some overlap in training, each of the first three rotations provides a primary area of emphasis. Students are provided with required readings on advanced topics and attend various colloquia, symposiums and seminars.

The program provides training in:

• Fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing and FEES
• Evaluation of voice with use of acoustic voice analysis systems (e.g. Kay CSL, Praat, LSVT Companion Software), direct and fiberoptic laryngoscopy,
  and stroboscopy
• Evaluation and treatment for the use of trachea-esophageal speaking valves
• Evaluation of speech, language, and cognition
• Evaluation and implementation of AAC devices and cognitive prosthetics.

Training occurs in the following locations:

• ENT-including Head & Neck Surgery (SICU)
• General Medicine Teams 1-5
• Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• Community Living Center, Vancouver Campus: Rehabilitation Unit, Skilled Nursing Care Unit, Long-term care, Hospice and Palliative care
• Polytrauma Clinic
• ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic
• Dysphagia Outpatient Clinics
• General SLP Outpatient Clinics

The program requires each CFY to develop and present a presentation on a topic of their choice, either to our internal staff or to one of the interdisciplinary teams. Observation, didactic teaching, and supervision are provided throughout each rotation with the goal of progressively weaning the student toward independence. In addition to daily ongoing feedback, each student meets with their mentor weekly to discuss the student’s progress along with any other issues of concern.

How to Apply:

Any student interested in applying should send a brief email to Dr. Craig Larson stating his or her intent to apply.

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter stating interest and career goals
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• VA forms 306 and Application for Health Trainees (can be found here)
• Three letters of recommendation. At least one recommendation should be from a clinical supervisor and one from a clinical instructor. An academic and clinical professor can speak to both areas, if applicable. Letters of recommendation can be emailed to Dr. Larson directly by the professor or can be included
  in the student’s application. If emailed, “Letter of Recommendation for Name of Applicant” should be included in the subject line.

Please concatenate all documents into a single .pdf, and “Save as” as an Adobe Acrobat optimized file type to compress or use an online .pdf compression program. If you would like to encrypt your application, please request a password to use from Dr. Larson by sending an email request. Note, the VA server may reject a large file size. As such, please also send a separate, brief email to Dr. Larson stating that the application was sent.

Applications should be submitted to Craig.Larson3@va.gov. (Note, the other VA forms listed on the website: Application for Assoc. Health Trainee, Form 306, and National Rules of Behavior will be required upon selection for an externship.).

Application:

The application deadline is November 29, 2019, and the start date is typically at the beginning of October of the following year.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

If you would like clarification or further information, please contact Dr. Craig Larson, Trainee Coordinator, by email: Craig.Larson3@va.gov or phone: 503-220-8262, Ext. 55723.

For the full program description and required application forms, please visit the Portland VA website by clicking here.

 

The Fuel Medical Group is looking for alumni or anyone else who is entertaining a change to fill Audiology positions across the US. Fuel Medical now works with more than 600 ENT and Private Practice Audiology clinics across the country and have several positions available to consider. They’re currently recruiting in these states:

• Arizona – Advanced ENT
• California –
  • California Head & Neck Specialists
  • Camino ENT
• Florida – Broward ENT
• Louisiana – Ark-La-Tex ENT
• Maryland – Eastern Shore ENT & Allergy
• Minnesota – Hearing Health Center
• North Carolina –
  • Blue Ridge ENT
  • Carolina ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center
• New Mexico –
  • Angelica Audiology
  • Southwestern Hearing Center
• Ohio – Columbus Speech & Hearing
• Oregon – Oregon Ear, Nose & Throat
• Pennsylvania – Hunterdon Otolaryngology
• South Carolina –
  • CENTA Medical Group
  • Charleston ENT & Allergy
  • Spartanburg ENT & Allergy
• Texas –
  • Southeast Texas ENT
  • Houston ENT & Allergy
  • All About Hearing
• Virginia –
  • ENT LTD
  • Hampton Roads ENT
• Washington – Evergreen Speech & Hearing Clinic
• West Virginia – Greenbrier Allergy & Audiology
• Wisconsin – DeFatta ENT

For more information, please contact Christi Hamilton at (360) 949-1093 or chamilton@fuelmedical.com.

Navy MH-60S Helicopter Fly-In!

Thursday, October 17 2019

Tour Information:

• A Sikorsky MH-60S Helicopter from NAS Whidbey Island will land at the University of Washington IMA Sports Field #4 at approximately 2:30 pm
• There will be an info session at Noon in ECE 303 to discuss Naval aviation, nuclear power, surface warfare, medical, and other exciting Navy career opportunities. Attendees will be issued a “VIP pass” for first access to the helicopter and crew upon landing. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
• Time permitting, anyone unable to attend the info session will also have a chance to tour the MH-60S and speak with the aircrew about Naval aviation.
• The event will conclude with a presentation by a Navy Blue Angels pilot in GUG 220
• All events are completely free, with no cost or obligation required.

**A Flight Simulator will be at the helicopter landing
for students to have a shot at flying a military aircraft**

Tour schedule:

• 12:00 – Informational Brief and Lunch in ECE 303.
• 1:30 – Walk to IMA Sports Field #4 (along 45th Ave NE)
• 2:30 – MH-60S arrives and allows students to tour helicopter. Aircrew available to answer any questions about Naval Aviation.
• 4:00 – MH-60S departs
• 5:00 – Special guest presentation by Blue Angels pilot CDR John Hiltz (GUG 220)

For more information, please contact:

LT Aaron Santiago or LT Megan Lum at swonuke@uw.edu or Prof. Jim Hermanson at jherm@aa.washington.edu.

 

Providence is calling a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to Providence Marianwood in Issaquah, Washington. They are a community of caregivers delivering every day on their Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all – especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

In this position you will:

• Evaluate patients to develop and implement treatment and discharge plans.
• Monitor patient progress, and modify goals based on results achieved.
• Document patient services rendered.
• Oversee work of aides and other staff who assist with rehabilitative services.
• Communicate plans, goals, and results to family members and other patient representatives
• Coordinate review and revision of rehabilitative services upon evaluation by the interdisciplinary team

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology
• 1 year of experience in rehabilitative therapy
• Current American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certification or actively working towards acquisition during clinical fellow year
• Clinical Fellows encouraged to apply

About the skilled nursing facility you will serve.

Providence Marianwood in Issaquah, Washington compassionately serves people of all ages and faiths. Their Transitional Care Unit is designed for patients coming out of the hospital who need skilled nursing care, end of life care, or rehabilitation for those recovering from surgery or who have a functional loss from illness, disease, or an accident. Their Long Term Care unit provides skilled nursing in a residential setting, addressing the needs of residents through creating a sense of community and home in “neighborhoods” and providing a model of care that is resident-centered.

Providence offers a full comprehensive range of benefits – see their website for details:

http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/

Providence’s Mission:

“As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.”

About Providence

Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit Catholic network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services guided by a Mission of caring, the Sisters of Providence began over 160 years ago. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

APPLICATION:

To apply for this position, please visit https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/issaquah-wa/speech-language-pathologist/4A381FBD0048448D8888AF1F9ED4C202/job/.

Please contact Jill Jones-Redmond at 425.391.2847 or jill.jones-redmond@providence.org with any questions.

New Grad Mentorship Program – S.H.I.N.E.!

Orthopaedic & Neurological Rehabilitation (ONR) is very pleased to announce that they have recently revamped their new grad mentorship program. This new program has been meticulously designed to provide new graduates with the highest levels of clinical training and support as they launch their new career. New grads will be partnered with a mentor who will bring experience and knowledge in areas such as complex patient treatment, caseload development and management, adherence to regulations, appropriate assessment tools, electronic documentation and health records, meetings, staff communication and many other areas unique to both the assigned facility and the patients. An ONR mentor will be able to recognize your unique stengths and skills and help you maximize them for yourself, the rehab team and your patients! This approach ensures that graduates will have a fully rewarding experience from the very first day of employment.

ONR’s S.H.I.N.E. program will truly Support, Help, Inspire, Nurture and Educate new graduates! You will enjoy being part of the ONR family of talented and dedicated therapists.

$250 for Your School’s Program from ONR

ONR is a therapist owned rehab company. They have been providing quality care for over 30 years in facilities throughout CA, IA, IL, TN & TX. They are seeking talented therapists who are looking for a rewarding healthcare career to join their rehab team; to share their values and their goals in improving the quality of life of the people in their care.

ONR values partnerships with schools and  would like to offer a $250 donation if they hire a therapist from your school who responds to the job posting within the next 3 months and lists the school as the referral source on the application. The $250 donation can be given in the form of a scholarship to the therapy program or given to the Student Therapy Association to use at their discretion. ONR also offers a $500 referral bonus to students or alumni if one of them refers a therapist directly to ONR and that person is hired. The donations and bonuses are given for each hire of a full-time therapist.

 

Positions:

Currently, ONR is spotlighting an exceptional Speech-Language Pathologist/CF position available in Clear Lake, CA that would be ideal for a new graduate.

Clear Lake, CA – Meadowood Nursing Center

• Meadowood has an experienced Director of Rehab to offer clinical support and training!

Additional opportunities available in:

California

• Chowchilla
• Clear Lake
• Los Banos

 Illinois

• Alhambra
• Waukegan

 

Application:

You can apply online by visiting www.ONR-INC.com. Please don’t hesitate to contact Roxane Keenan with any additional questions: 1-877-550-7804 or rkeenan@onr-inc.com.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor beginning in August 2020. The Department offers B.A. and M.A. degrees and has been accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. They have over 500 undergraduate students in the major. They strive to further CSUF’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity.

The department strongly encourages applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research, or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the community.

California State University, Fullerton is a minority-serving institution, and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose under-representation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position:

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in audiology for speech-language pathology students.
• Engage in a systematic program of scholarly research
• Actively participate in faculty governance
• Serve on committees
• Develop curriculum
• Provide academic advisement
• Engage in activities that benefit the university/community in ways that support an equitable and inclusive environment for colleagues and students.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Audiology (Ph.D. or Au.D.); ABD will be considered but must have doctorate completed before appointment date
• Primary expertise in audiology and additional expertise in at least one of the following areas: aural rehabilitation, experience in cochlear implant, research methods; strong candidates in other areas of expertise will be considered
• Earned ASHA CCC-A and qualified for immediate California licensure in audiology
• Evidence of, or potential for, teaching effectiveness in the area of audiology
• Evidence of research potential leading to scholarly publications in the area of audiology
• Ability to interact successfully with students, staff, and colleagues within a diverse academic learning community with a strong global orientation
• Must have an established record of research productivity and clinical expertise to be appointed at the associate level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research that integrates evidence-based practice
• Experience in clinical supervision in the university setting or with students in programs
• Demonstrated teaching experience with a diverse student population
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to all aspects of cultural diversity/difference

Application:

A complete on‐line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php to apply for requisition #493937, and provide the following required materials:

• letter of application in which you respond to the required qualifications
• curriculum vitae
• research statement
• teaching statement
• candidate diversity statement
  • This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of the diversity statement is to help departments identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas.
• A list of three references with relevant contact information
  • All applicants will be required to three letters of recommendation submitted. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back into your applicant portal.

Please direct all questions about the position to: HyeKyeung Seung, Ph.D. Department Chair at hseung@fullerton.edu or call 657‐278-7602

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2019 and will continue until the position has been filled.

The anticipated appointment date is August 20, 2020.

 

The complete job posting and additional information can be found at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/493937/assistantassociate-professor-audiology.

Building Community Through Food and Storytelling

Calling for recipes from UW students, staff and faculty on all campuses!

What is one food or food dish that represents your identity? How does this food item embrace and/or showcase who you are? Created by students for the Husky community, the Husky Cookbook is a collection of recipes and food stories gathered from UW students, staff, and faculty. The project aims to unite members across the broader UW community through food and their stories told through food.

Not only is food a way to break barriers and build relationships, but it’s also a way in which stories of culture and traditions are shared. Through print and online mediums, this Husky Cookbook aims to showcase the diverse members of our UW community, foster a sense of community by encouraging dialogue on how our identities are shaped by food traditions and culture, and promote cooking and sharing of meals.

Follow the Husky Cookbook on Facebook and/or Instagram to stay up to date on the project and for details about a Cookbook Launch Event in the Spring!

 

Eligibility:

UW student (undergraduate, graduate or professional), faculty and staff from all campuses are encouraged to apply.

Steps to Submit to the Husky Cookbook:

• Choose one food item/dish that highlights and showcases your identity; this is open to your interpretation (your cultural identity, upbringing/background, preferences/values, etc.).
• Submit a clear, accurate and reproducible recipe of the food item/dish. Original and/or family recipes are welcomed, but not mandatory. If you find a recipe online or in a printed source, please provide a reference.
• Submit a 100 to 150-word response that addresses how the food item/dish represents your identity. This is a creative writing response. Please let your voice shine through!

  If you have any questions about the project and/or application, please email: huskycookbook@uw.edu or message them on Facebook. 

Application Dates:

• Applications open:  October 1st, 2019
• Applications close:  November 1st, 2019, 5pm

Selected recipes and food stories will be featured in the Husky Cookbook (printed and distributed). Participants will be notified via email if selected.

All submitted recipes and food stories will be featured online.

Submit Your Recipe and Food Story Here: http://tinyurl.com/huskycookbook

All participants who submit a recipe and food story will be entered into a drawing for one of several Amazon gift cards!

Seneca partners with Public Schools in Seattle to provide assistance in designing inclusive school-wide practices and systems with a focus on early identification and intervention. Their work is guided by Seneca’s Unconditional Education model, which offers a framework for integrated and multi-tiered systems of support that promote the academic, social-emotional and behavioral development of ALL students at each school.

Seneca especially appreciates students who value diversity and want to give back to Washington communities with a career directly impacting youth, and they are always looking to connect with passionate students that share their core value of unconditional care for children and families.

Impact youth in your community through Seneca!
Great training opportunity for graduates new to the field!

Job Duties Include:

• Providing speech and language services to identified students.
• Assessing students who appear to be in need of speech and language treatment.
• Working effectively with staff in using behavioral, clinical, therapeutic, and management techniques.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, classrooms and support staff.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage.
• 7 weeks of school breaks.
• 1 week of PTO and 4 weeks of teacher days off.

Application:

Apply at www.careers-senecafoa.icims.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Seneca’s Human Resources Department at (510) 317-1437 or hr@senecacenter.org.