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The Helena Public Schools are accepting applications for a Speech-Language Pathologist.  They offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit package, generous sick and personal leave, and professional development opportunities with tuition reimbursement available.  An additional $2,000 per year stipend is available for CCC certification.

Position requires a Montana license at the time of employment. Entry level salary range is $41,697 + per year depending upon education level and applicable experience. Yearly contract is for 189 days.  The District provides a comprehensive cafeteria style benefit package which includes: retirement plan, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, health insurance with dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long term disability insurance, long term care insurance, a section 125 plan and numerous tax sheltered annuities (403b’s).

Required application materials include:

• Completed district online application
• Letter of interest
• Resume
• College transcript copies

Applications accepted  immediately.  Initial screening will begin April 16; position will remain open until filled.  Helena School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

District online application is available at: http://www.helenaschools.org.

The Unified School District of Miles City Montana is currently seeking applications for an SLP candidate for the coming 2019-20 school year and beyond. District enrollment consists of approximately 1500 students from Pre-K to 12th grade. Starting salary for this full time position begins at $52,000 DOE. Successful applicants must pass a background check and hold appropriate certification or the ability to obtain appropriate certification. The district will provide appropriate supervision for applicants needing to obtain the CCC endorsement. School year starts August 19 th , 2019.

Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech language pathology.
• Have an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or ability to obtain.
• Have a current license or be qualified for license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current best practices in the area of speech-language pathology.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Have excellent time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Have a passion for public schools.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing high quality direct speech-language therapy services to students according to students’ IEPs/504 plans.
• Conducting assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech & communication skills (articulation, fluency, voice expressive, etc.)
• Developing treatment plans (IEPs/504 plans), interventions and material for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders.
• Ensuring evaluations, treatment plans and service delivery are aligned with school, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders.
• Consulting with teaching teams to develop and implement curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies.
• Conducts site visits at multiple work sites for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services.
• Oversees assigned paraprofessionals for the purpose of providing guidance and ensuring focus on students’ outcomes, quality.
• Documenting all aspects of work with students according to school and state guidelines.
• Communicating and coordinating with Director of Student Support Services to ensure school mission, philosophy, and procedures are embraced.
• Designing and conducting staff professional development as needed
• Designing and conducting training for parents and families as needed
• Maintaining an inventory of materials, assessments, and supplies.
• Maintaining appropriate, confidential, records and provide timely reports.
• Keeping abreast of best practices in speech and language therapy and language development.
• Adhering to all district health and safety polices
• Engaging parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Contributing productively to the school as a whole.
• Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Environment Physical demands require some lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and or crawling and fine finger dexterity. Generally the job is a combination of sitting, walking and standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness. There is also travel (driving) between buildings in the district. Salary & Benefits Salary is based on educational level, certification and years of experience. Employees will be contracted yearly. Health Insurance is provided and cost to employee is dependent of plan choice.

About Miles City Unified School District
Miles City is Located along the banks of the Yellowstone River in the Bad Lands country of Eastern Montana. Steep in cattle and cowboy history, Miles City is a regional hub for the greater eastern region of the state. Located on Highway 94, the community is located about 2 hours west of Dickenson North Dakota and 2 hours east of Billings, Montana. Miles City possesses a great family type atmosphere with many of the amenities associated with larger communities but not so big as to be ignored. “The best little big town in Eastern Montana.”

Apply:

Contact John Gorton, the Director of Special Education, at (406) 234-3812 or jgorton@milescity.k12.mt.us for more information. You can also go to www.milescity.k12.mt.us for an application.

Applications Due: May 1st

Job Location: Othello UW Commons, 4200 S Othello Street, Suite 117, Seattle, WA 98118

The Othello-UW Commons is a new initiative of the University of Washington and is a whole-University effort involving the leadership of the Executive Office as well as that of nearly half of the UW’s schools and colleges.

The Othello-UW Commons is an approximately 2,200 square foot teaching, learning, and event/gathering space under lease by the UW in a new multi-use complex located in Southeast
Seattle adjacent to the Othello light rail station. Collaborators in the Othello-UW Commons will
seek to build upon and extend enduring community partnerships and catalyze new, mutually
reinforcing partnerships in Southeast Seattle for years to come. Undergraduate Academic
Affairs, a unit which shapes, advances and stewards a world-class undergraduate academic
experience for students at the UW, will serve as the administrative home for this work and
position.

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse
experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments,
and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Othello-UW Commons seeks two hourly student assistants (undergraduate or graduate). Students must maintain, clean, and organize meeting and classroom spaces in a new learning, teaching, and meeting venue. Students will also collaborate with full time staff to provide excellent customer service, act as informed representatives of the space, and be the point of contact for all users. The students must be willing to work evenings (between approximately 5-10pm, Monday through Thursday) and occasionally on the weekend. Each student may be asked to staff the space alone. While a fall start date is acceptable, ideal candidates will be able to start in mid-to-late June 2019.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities of this position will be to support the day to day operations of the
Othello UW Commons including but not limited to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the facility, taking lead from the Manager of the Othello-UW Commons as well the Administrative Assistant
• Open and close the classrooms and offices
• Communicate with the property management to ensure the security of the facility
• Maintain daily log
• Setup/reset the rooms before and after classes and programs
• Ensure that guests adhere to policies and procedures for using wifi and audiovisual
  equipment
• Notify Manager and/or Administrative Assistant of any maintenance needs
• Work directly with Manager and Administrative Assistant to resolve general building,
  custodial, and common area issues
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meet minimum enrollment requirements for UW undergraduate or graduate students
• Excellent customer service skills manifested in an ability to interact politely and
  respectfully with space users and visitors, including community members, UW staff,
  students, and faculty
• Reliability, timeliness, and ability to work independently
• Ability to balance shifting priorities, problem solve, and communicate well with
  supervisor
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to retain and convey information about our principles and goals, and about past,
  current, and upcoming events
• Comfort with, and aptitude in, working AV equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to check work for accuracy
• Familiarity with SE Seattle communities is desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Comfortable working with a diverse population in groups and individually
• Ability to commit to approximately 12-14 hours per week during the academic year, with
  a possibility of similar hours extending through summer
• Willingness to work evening hours (between 5-10pm) and occasional weekend hours
• Ability to lift/move 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally for classroom/event setup and tear down

LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
Undergraduate Academic Affairs hopes to provide student employees with a meaningful work
experience. Some intended learning competencies that will be developed in this position include:

• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a professional environment interacting with a variety of clientele
• Resourcefulness and the ability to synthesize information
• Time management and the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
• Building and fostering collaborative relationships in a diverse workplace
• Familiarity with AV equipment and ability to problem solve technical issues independently

SUPERVISION:

This position will report to the Manager of the Othello UW Commons.

JOB HOURS AND PAY RATE:

• Approximately 12-14 hours/week M-Th, $16/hour
• Occasionally work 5-8 hours Friday through Sunday

Work hours will be scheduled anytime between the hours of 5pm and 10pm, Monday through
Thursday. Candidates must be able to commit to the scheduled hours and willing and able to take-on occasional weekend hours (Friday-Sunday). Ideal candidates will be able to work through the current academic year, with the possibility of continuing through summer. Work study students are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION:

Please email your cover letter and resume to othellocommons@uw.edu by May 1st, 2019.

For more information about the Othello-UW Commons, visit their website.

The Aphasia Research Lab at the University of Washington conducts research to better understand the complex processing of language and its breakdown in individuals with aphasia.

In particular, they study:

1. The theoretical nature of word retrieval deficits in aphasia.
2. Rehabilitation of aphasia.
3. The influence of mental lexicon structure on treatment generalization.
4. The psycholinguistic principles of stimuli used in treatment and/or standardized assessments.

Available Positions:

4 Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Volunteers*

*Update: Two of the PB positions listed below will now be work study paid positions.

• Project:  Standardization of a test for verbal working memory with individuals who have aphasia and non-brain damaged controls
• Duties:  data collection (non-brain damaged controls), data analysis, data entry
• Start date:  June 2019
• Length of appointment:  through AY 19/20 (ending June 2021)
• If you are interested, please send your CV and a brief paragraph describing your interest in research and in aphasia to:  Dr Sonia Vieira at scvieira@uw.edu by MAY 10, 2019

 

1 Masters Thesis Opportunity (Spring 2019 to June 2020)

• Project:  The influence of the mental lexicon on treatment generalization utilizing models of network theory
• Start date:  Spring quarter 2019
• If you are interested, please send your CV and a brief paragraph describing your interest in research and in aphasia to:  Dr Nichol Castro at ncastro1@uw.edu by APRIL 30,  2019

For more information, go to the Aphasia Research Lab’s web page.

The Pipeline Project Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA) will support efforts that focus on organizing credit-bearing “Inner Pipeline” seminars, implementing racial equity concepts throughout our programming, and helping with other Pipeline Project educational initiatives. Our ideal candidate has an interest in continuing the GSA commitment for two academic years. Please click on the link above for the position description and application instructions. Applications are now due by Sunday 11:59pm, April 21^st, 2019.

For the position description, please click on the link above.

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Applications & How to Apply:

The position is open until April 21, 2019 at 11:59 PM. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible.  To apply, please submit the following documents:

• A current resume (one page)
• A cover letter describing why you believe you are an excellent candidate for the position
• A diversity statement describing your experience engaging and working with diverse communities, particularly in the context of your professional, volunteer, or civic work. Please also address efforts you have made or been involved with to teach others to foster cultural responsiveness and racial equity.
• Contact information for three professional references

Please send application materials to pipeline@uw.edu.

For questions, please email castick@uw.edu.

The Pipeline Project is hiring two AmeriCorps members. This is an awesome opportunity for graduating seniors who are passionate about equity in education to apply!

Pipeline is hiring for two full time positions to begin September 1st, 2019. Applications are due May 12th!

• The Pipeline Project Education Equity AmeriCorps member recruits, trains and supports UW students to become tutors in elementary, middle and high schools in the Seattle area. They will also manage a team of UW student interns who will assist with Pipeline programming. In addition, they will be involved with planning Pipeline’s rural outreach program Literacy Arts Alternative Spring Break. The member will also have opportunities to assist with other Pipeline initiatives and take leadership in additional areas they choose.

 

• The Pipeline Project Equity in STEM Ameri­Corps mem­ber recruits, trains and supports UW students to become tutors in elementary, middle and high schools in the Seattle area. The AmeriCorps Member will be highly involved in planning and executing the year-round STEM engagement programs with rural and tribal schools, including STEM Alternative Spring Break. The member will also have opportunities to assist with other Pipeline initiatives and take leadership in additional areas they choose.

 

These are full time 10.5 month positions. Please click on the blue link above for the position description and application instructions. Applications are due by 11:00pm, May 12^th, 2019.

The Panama-Buena Vista Union School District is seeking qualified Speech-Language Pathologists.

This school district is located in Bakersfield, CA – County of Kern in the San Joaquin Valley. They have over 19,000 preK – 8th grade public school students on 25 school sites and have a diverse student population.

Benefits:

• Full Benefit Package
• Clinical Fellowship Mentorships
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Facilitates Continuing Education
• State Teacher’s Retirement System
• A Salary Schedule ranging from $76,040 – $103,051 over 14 years

Application:

If you are interested in this position, apply online here. If you have any questions, please contact Warcester Williams at (661) 831-1906 x6508 or wwilliams@pbvusd.net.

The Lincoln Uinta Child Development Association (LUCDA) is looking for SLPs to fill positions in Evanston and Star Valley. LUCDA helps low income children and kids with disabilities and is a non-profit so their number one concern is the well being of the child. Join their dynamic, trans-disciplinary team in providing inclusive special education (preschool and home based) intervention to children of 0-5 years.

Mission:

To Improve outcomes for children by supporting families and designing services to best meet the needs of individual children within the community.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Wyoming State Board Certified for Speech Language Pathology (they can help you get this)

Benefits: 

• No income tax in Wyoming
• 35 hour work week
• Only work 200 days a year
• Employee Health & Dental insurance 100% paid
• Assistance with relocation costs
• Paid Training to keep up your license
• Competitive and negotiable salary based on experience
• CFY is available to qualified applicant
• Qualify for LUCDA retirement contribution of 7% beginning the second year of employment.

Application:

• Go to the LUCDA website and fill out an application
• Email a resume to swalker@lucda.org

Are you interested in a full-time Pediatric SLP position?

Heart & Soul Healthcare specializes exclusively in securing quality full-time perm PT, OT, and SLP positions in all settings nationwide. With over a decade of industry expertise, they’re here to help! There are several positions open across the US interviewing now for an ASAP start:

CFs Welcome –

• California:  2019-2020 School position south of Monterey/Salinas
• Maryland:  2019-202 School position on the Eastern Shore – coastal, one elementary site
• Illinois:  OP Clinic in the Bloomington area treating Autism, etc. birth to 21
• North Dakota:  Two OP Clinic positions in the Bismarck area w/diverse caseload, birth to 21
• Washington:  Three 2019-2020 School positions –  Tacoma area / 30 minutes north of Seattle / Yakima area
• Alaska:  Two 2019-2020 School positions in the Anchorage area

CCCs Required –

• California: OP Clinic positions in South San Jose area working with pediatrics & some adults
• Oregon:  2019-202 School position in the Coos Bay area
• Florida:  OP Clinic in the Orlando area (also home health coverage)
• Illinois:  Private School & OP Clinic in the Joliet area (experience w/non-verbal peds and AAC devices required)
• Indiana:  OP Clinic & Schools position w/diverse caseload in the Hammond area
• Texas: Four OP Clinic Positions: Wichita Falls area / College Station area / Granbury area / Denison area

If you are interested in any of these positions or want more details, please contact Kent Skates at (205) 563-8262.

The Bethel School district (near Port Orchard) has several potential job openings for SLPS. They are opening up another position next year and have several other possible job opportunities.

Many of their SLPs have 2 buildings, but a few only have one building because there are high needs programs housed there. They aim to keep the caseload around 45-50, however they are a growing rapidly district and it is difficult to keep up with the demand at times as large numbers of students move in each year.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Kerry O’Connell at koconnell@bethelsd.org.