Walla Walla Public Schools SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS – 2017-2018 School Year (Job No. 2017-01) JOB POSTING

Job Details Posting ID Job No. 2017-01

Title SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS – 2017-2018 School Year Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT The SLP will provide speech, language, hearing and augmentative communication services for individuals and small groups in developmental and remedial models; consult with parents and teachers of children with communication disabilities; provide consultation and related services for students needing accommodations in school settings.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Manage and organize the specialized materials, equipment and environment essential to the speech and language program.

2. Provide educationally related communication intervention for students disabled by disorders of language, speech or hearing in a variety of settings as appropriate.

3. Assess speech and language skills of students suspected of having a communication disorder and consult with teachers in developing IEP goals and objectives.

4. Provide resources, modeling strategies and training to other team members in communication interventions.

5. Communicate regularly the results of individual student assessment and progress with involved school staff (special and general education), parents and where appropriate the students.

6. Design and implement in-class interventions (small groups, large groups and/or individual).

7. Increase knowledge/skills related to communication intervention in the schools through participation in continuing education and in-service opportunities.

8. Work effectively as a team member (i.e. multidisciplinary team, IEP committee, integrative classroom team, etc.) in various settings.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Director of Special Education and building administrators as appropriate.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Valid and appropriate Educational Staff Association Speech Language Pathology certificate for the State of Washington.

• Master’s degree in Communication Speech/Language Pathology. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of theory and content in the speech and language field and in the area of assistive technology.

• Experience and training in diagnosis and therapeutic intervention of articulation, expressive and receptive language, fluency, and voice with students ages 3-21.

• Working knowledge of strategies and accommodations to support students in inclusion settings. • Knowledge and/or experience with different languages, language development and cultural diversity.

• Experience with a variety of diagnostic instruments appropriate for students. • Skill and experience working with students who use augmentative and adaptive communication strategies and devices.

• Experience in writing Individual Education Programs (IEPs), including working knowledge of social and behavioral language goals, specific task analysis skills, and ability to write measurable annual goals and objectives.

• Demonstrated knowledge of learning and behavioral needs of students.

• Demonstrated successful experience developing programs of prevention, instruction, remediation and/or evaluation, in implementing in-class service delivery, and providing direct educationally related services in areas of speech and language.

• Demonstrated strength in working on a building special services team which includes general and special education staff, parents, students and community agencies.

• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, language and learning diversity is desired.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment. • Completed Employment Application/ Background Check.

• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire. PAY LEVEL Washington State Teachers Salary Schedule

 

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, 364 South Park Street, Walla Walla, Washington 99362, (509) 526-6713, has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination. Full-Time Salary Range 2017-2018 Teachers’ Salary Schedule Location Walla Walla Washington

Job Contact Name

Title Director of Special Education Location

Phone 509-526-6727

Email Libby Thompson Special Education Department lthompson@wwps.org

Walla Walla Public Schools

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS – 2017-2018 School Year Shift Type

Cell 507-400-7446

Position title:	Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders, tenure-track position, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Salary:	Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Date of appointment:	Anticipated August 2017, or as soon as position is filled Vacancies at SCSU are contingent on university budgets and funding.
Description:	Information about the CSD department can be found at:  http://www.stcloudstate.edu/csd
Responsibilities:	Teaching graduate/undergraduate courses in communication sciences and disorders, advising students, conducting research in area of expertise, participating in departmental and university committees and/or providing clinical supervision.  In order to be considered for tenure, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:  1) teach and/or perform assignment effectively; 2) conduct scholarly achievement or research; 3) continue preparation and study in discipline; 4) contribute to student growth and development; and 5) provide service to the university and community. (IFO Article 22, Section B). *Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html
Qualifications and experience:	Required: ·         Ph.D./doctorate in communication sciences and disorders or related field at time of application. ABD with defended proposal and significant progress towards completion will be considered, however, the doctorate degree must be completed within one year of hire. ·         Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds. Preferred: ·         Expertise in Adult Communication Disorders, Voice Disorders, Dysphagia and/or Alternative-Augmentative Communication, although all areas of speech and language disorders will be considered. ·         Experience in academic and clinical teaching with documented teaching effectiveness. ·         Willing to work with highly motivated students in a CAA accredited speech language pathology department; good rapport with other professionals; experience and sensitivity in dealing effectively with students, clients, and their families. We invite applications from colleagues with a broad variety of interests to complement our strong clinically-focused speech-language pathology program.
Application Procedures:	To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/stcloudstate/default.cfm   Application Review begins February 1st, 2017; position is open until filled. Only complete applications will be considered.  A complete application will include the following: ·         Cover Letter ·         Resume/Curriculum Vitae ·         Teaching Philosophy ·         Contact information for three (3) current, professional references ·         Copies of Transcript(s) (undergraduate/graduate/PhD); if advanced to finalist,    official transcripts will be required. Contact Information: Rebecca Crowell, AuD, CCC-A Chair of Search Committee Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, BH 103 Phone: (320) 308-2092 e-mail:  rlcrowell@stcloudstate.edu

St. Cloud State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at SCSU is Dr. Ellyn Bartges. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 102.

 

One Clinical Fellowship Position Available for FY 2018

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

Augusta, Georgia

Speech-Language Pathology

Audiology and Speech Pathology Section

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN COLORADO

WHAT:  Southwest Hearing Services, Montrose, CO (established 1990) is offering a full-time position of Audiologist.  We trust that your knowledge, skills, team playing ability and expertise will be among our most valuable assets.  Come spend a day, meet our team and see our community! New Grads Welcome!!!!

We are willing to hire PRE-GRADUATION for the RIGHT CANDIDATE!

You will have a committed mentor to help you achieve not only these goals, but your own personal, professional and financial goals as well.

WHEN:  Immediately!

Where: Beautiful Western Colorado!  Our backyard is a stunning backdrop of the spectacular San Juan Mountains, and we are home of the Black Canyon National Park.  We have Gold Medal fly fishing on the Gunnison River and year round access to skiing, hiking, biking and walking trails.  We are a rich community of music and art.  Cost of the living is much lower than other Colorado cities.  Our climate is mild with high desert winters.  We boast over 300 days of sunshine a year!

 

Our main office is located in Montrose, CO with a satellite office in Gunnison.  Come see our new spacious, state of the art, passive solar office!

 

OUR MISSION:  Keep our patients connected to family, friends and community with grace, gratitude and respect as our daily guides!

 

Contact:  Dr. Karen Mercer, Au.D. / Director of Audiology

mercermontrose@msn.com   or  cell # (970) 275-0192

 

Montrose websites to visit:

www.visitmontrose.com / www.cityofmontrose.org / www.co.montrose.co.us

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay is known for award-winning programs, expert instruction, a diverse student body, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study.  The ten major buildings of the Hayward Hills campus, on 342 acres, contain over 150 classrooms and teaching laboratories, over 177 specialized instructional rooms, numerous computer labs and a library, which contains a collection of over one million items. The University also has campuses in Contra Costa County, online, and in Oakland, California.  With an enrollment of approximately 13,000 students and 600 faculty, CSUEB is organized into four colleges: Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences; Business and Economics; Education and Allied Studies; and Science.  The University offers bachelor’s degrees in 50 fields, minors in 61 fields, master’s degrees in 37, and 1 doctoral degree.  http://www20.csueastbay.edu/

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders is one of 19 departments and programs within the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS). It has a three-pronged mission of teaching, research, and service in speech-language pathology and audiology. The Department currently has approximately 120 undergraduate and 120 graduate majors, four tenured/tenure-track faculty, two full time clinical faculty (including a clinic director), two half-time speech language pathologists, 5 lecturers, and 3 part-time clinical supervisors. The Norma S. and Ray R. Rees Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic includes eleven observable individual and group therapy rooms, one large group room, an aphasia treatment program (ATP), a conference room, and an audiology test suite. Three labs are currently housed in the department: a fully equipped Speech Science Lab, the Early Social Communication Research Clinic, and an Augmentative and Alternative Communication Lab. The Department is accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in speech-language pathology and is authorized to grant the Speech Language Hearing Services Credential approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Please visit our website at http://www20.csueastbay.edu/class/departments/commsci/index.html

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: 

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise in speech-language pathology or audiology. The candidate may be assigned supervision of students in clinical work as part of their teaching responsibilities. In addition to teaching, all faculty are expected to sustain a record of scholarly work, advise majors, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and assume campus-wide committee responsibilities.

Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the Hayward, Concord and online campuses.

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Quarter, 2017

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology or a closely related field by effective date of appointment is required. Possession of CCC and eligibility for California licensure is required. Prior teaching experience in higher education preferred. Interest in sustained research and grant writing is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate prior demonstrate experience in teaching, research, mentoring, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.  Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Review of applications will begin on January 30th, 2017. The position will be considered open until filled.  Please submit a letter of application which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement, a complete and current vita, and three letters of recommendation, via Interfolio (see “Apply Now for Free,” below).

For more information, please visit: http://www.csueastbay.edu/oaa/jobs/csuebtt.html

Note: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.  A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.

2017-2018

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Decatur, GA

 

Deadline for applications:  February 10^th, 2017

The Atlanta VA Medical Center is seeking candidates for its 2017-2018 Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The clinical fellowship is a one year, temporary appointment, without potential to become permanent.
• Start Date: Summer 2017
• Applicants with a strong academic background and clinical experience in medical speech pathology are preferred.
• Interviews will be conducted by phone.  Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview by February 21st.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

**ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SCANNED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE AND EMAILED.  **

• 1-2 page resume including all relevant experience
• Cover letter describing your background and professional interests

• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors

2017 Clinical Fellowship – Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital Deadline for applications: Friday, February 17, 2017

 

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Speech-Language Pathology section is pleased to announce two Clinical Fellowship opportunities. The goal of the Clinical Fellowship is to provide experience in the speech-language pathology scope of practice along a broad continuum of care. Both positions are temporary appointments, with a start date of late summer 2017.

The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, a level 1A – high complexity facility, is the primary training site and will offer the clinical fellows experience in evaluation and treatment of cognitive communication, language, motor speech, swallowing, and voice disorders.

Training will include:  Fluoroscopic swallow evaluations  Endoscopic swallow evaluations  Stroboscopic voice evaluations  Post-laryngectomy voice restoration

Secondary training sites will be within the Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (one of only 5 sites in the nation), the Community Living Center, and Home Based Primary Care.

The clinical fellows can expect to gain experience in:  Rehabilitation of patients with injuries to multiple systems (polytrauma)  Evaluation and treatment of emerging consciousness patients  Palliative care  Geriatrics  Evaluation and training in use of assistive technology The clinical fellows will also be provided with a shorter rotation at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma center and the DoD’s largest inpatient hospital. Here, the clinical fellows can expect to gain experience in:  Pediatric Swallow Disorders to include Fluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation  Interdisciplinary Infant-Toddler Clinic and Feeding Team

San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States, but is known for its feel as a “big, small town.” Housing is very affordable, and schools are excellent. San Antonio is known for being the home of the Alamo, River Walk, Sea World, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The city is two hours from Texas beaches and is home of five-time NBA Champions, the San Antonio Spurs.

Instructions for applying:

– Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply

– Please submit a résumé, letter of intent, and 3 letters of recommendation by Friday, February 17, 2017.

– Applications will only be considered if résumé and letter of intent are sent together electronically via email in a PDF form.

– Letters of recommendation may be sent separately via email. Letters sent by postal mail must be postmarked on or prior to February 17th, 2017.

Email and postal mail addresses found below:

Speech-Language Pathology MS126 ATTN: Alex Lawton and Elizabeth Rives South Texas Veterans Health Care System 7400 Merton Minter Blvd San Antonio, TX 78229 Alex Lawton: Alexandria.lawton@va.gov and Elizabeth Rives: Elizabeth.rives@va.gov

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

OPPORTUNITY

VA MOUNTAIN HOME HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Tentative start: July 2017

Deadline for applications: March 24, 2017

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

The California State University, Sacramento Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology and Audiology) is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time audiology lecturer to assist with development of a potential AuD program. For vacancy description and application procedures
visit: http://www.csus.edu/about/employment

Duties/Responsibilities

The department is currently in the process of developing a projection proposal for a Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) and is seeking approval to submit a full degree program proposal. Duties include:

– AuD Program development including alignment of the program to the expectation of accrediting
bodies.

– Liaison with CSU AuD workgroup

– Syllabi/Course development

– Curriculum development/proposals

– Teaching Undergraduate and Graduate Coursework in Communication Science and Disorders

– Liaison to local professional networks in audiology and clinical placement development.

– Work with department and campus team(s) on facility design and identification of potential
material and equipment purchases.

– Advisor to audiology emphasis students

Qualifications

REQUIRED
– PhD in Audiology

– Current CCCA (ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology)

– Eligible for California Licensure in Audiology

– Eligible for California Hearing Aid Dispenser License

– Current practice and minimum three years clinical experience in Practicing Audiology

– Experience and/or potential for teaching in higher education.

– Experience and/or potential with clinical supervision.

– Evidence of, or potential for, research and scholarly activities, such as major presentations,
publications, grants, and research.

– Experience and/or potential for university and community service.

– Demonstrated ability to interact and work with students, staff, and colleagues in a diverse
academic community.

– Experience and/or potential for participation in department and university committees.

PREFERRED

– Current FAAA (Fellow Member American Academy of Audiology)

– Experience and/or potential for program development

– Experience and/or potential for curriculum, syllabi and course development
Appointment
This is a temporary Fulltime Lecturer Appointment for the Spring 2017 and 201718 Academic Year. Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Application Review

Review of applications will begin on January 11, 2017 and position will remain open until filled.

Application Procedures

Applications are only accepted through the Sacramento State jobs website located at
http://www.csus.edu/about/employment. Instructions on how to apply can also be found at this link.
External applicants can apply by clicking on the Faculty, Staff, and Management Opportunities link.
Internal applicants can apply by logging on My Sac State.

1. Cover letter (include statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly interests).

2. Current curriculum vita.

3. The names and contact information (phone AND email) of at least three recent professional
references who can speak to the professional qualifications of the applicant.

4. Unofficial transcripts attesting to the highest degree earned (official transcripts required if
invited for interview/upon hire).

5. Scanned copy of current ASHA CCC card

6. Scanned copies of any current Audiology licenses or certifications. (For example: FAAA,
California or other state license in Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing)

David Gleason
Administrative Support Coordinator
Communication Sciences and Disorders

California State University, Sacramento (or: Sacramento State)
Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS 6071
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916)278-4661
dgleason@csus.edu
www.csus.edu/hhs/spa

Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center Long Beach, California

Announcing Opening for Speech Pathology Graduate Intern

           The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is currently seeking candidates for a Graduate Intern position. The masters-level internship is a 350-hour rotation that includes a stipend of $4511.00. Health insurance is not available for stipend students. The clinical rotation may begin Fall 2017 or Spring 2018.

Located in Long Beach, California, the medical center provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and extended care programs. The Tibor Rubin VA is a 237 bed facility providing primary, secondary, and tertiary health care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and rehabilitation medicine. It supports a 99 bed Community Living Center and an 85 bed Spinal Cord Injury Center. In addition, the Tibor Rubin VA is a Level III Polytrauma Center.

The intern can expect to gain experience in evaluation and therapeutic intervention of adults with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive, and voice disorders. Interns will also receive training and experience in the following: fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallowing evaluations, augmentative communication, laryngeal stroboscopy, and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Patients are seen along the continuum of care from intensive care, acute rehabilitation, outpatient care, and long-term care.

Applications must be received via email by midnight on May 31, 2017. The application packet should include a statement of intent, resume, and graduate school transcripts. In your resume include contact information for three references who are familiar with your academic and/or clinical skills. Transcripts may be unofficial. These items should be submitted as a single PDF document. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Unsolicited references will not be reviewed.

Interested candidates may contact: Amanda Stephens, M.S., CCC-SLP amanda.stephens2@va.gov