The Flathead Valley lies in wait for you!  The Flathead Special Education Cooperative, home to the Flathead Valley is seeking a full time SLP candidate to provide services for some of our rural schools. CFY’s and Level II Assistants are welcome to apply.  

The local community has much to offer and strongly supports the education system.  The Cooperative provides $625.00 toward insurance, and salary is DOE. Come be a part of a supportive group of professionals.

The Flathead Valley is home to Glacier National Park, Big Mountain Whitefish Ski Resort and Flathead Lake with an abundance of outdoor recreational activities year-round!

Seeking FTE 1.0 CCC Speech & Language Pathologist; CFY and Level II Assistants are welcome to apply

Assigned to rural schools with a state vehicle and gas card

$625.00 towards individual medical insurance with option to add dental and vision

Join our Team!

Salary:  DOE

• The Speech & Language Therapist position must be able to work with minimal supervision, work efficiently and in an organized manner. It is an itinerant position that requires meeting the needs of students in more than one location.

Interested applicants: E-Mail 3 letters of recommendation, cover letter, resume and transcripts to

crussell.fsecdirector@gmail.com

Questions??  Call Flathead Special Education Cooperative:

Fax  406 257-4137

Phone:  406 257-1852

Responsibilities and Duties

Acknowledgement: The list of essential functions, duties, and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary and without notice.

Areas of Job Accountability:

1. Licensed Speech Pathologist or in the process of obtaining MT license (CCC, CFY or Assistant Level II)
2. Must demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation and organization to be a self-starter with strong initiative, knowledge and love of working with children (PreK-8th grade),
3. Demonstrate the ability to work with a team including parents, teachers, administrators and other related service personnel within school settings, integrating speech pathology therapies into classrooms and school environments, knowledge of the referral process, electronical documents, Special Education documents, progress notes and Medicaid billing
4. Provide therapies to students individually or in group as followed in each individual education plan using prevention, intervention and remediation of Speech services for student caseload
5. Conduct screenings, evaluations, write reports, goals and objectives for individual students, provide information, support, and consultation to teachers, parents and families when appropriate.
6. Participates in on-going professional development opportunities
7. MT Driver’s license

 

Cheryl Russell

crussell.fsecdirector@gmail.com

Director of Flathead Special Education Cooperative

15 Meridian Court

Kalispell, Montana 59901

Phone 406 257-1852

Fax      406 257-4137

 

POLSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #23

Job Description

Speech Pathologist

 

REPORTS TO:  Director of Special Services

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

• Demonstrate punctuality and regular, consistent attendance.
• Demonstrate standards of professional and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and respect for social, cultural, linguistic, religious, economic, and ability differences in students and their families.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with student and student’s family information.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Demonstrate understanding, patience and caring toward at-risk children and children with special needs.
• Use appropriate assessments and reporting practice.
• Participate in the study team process.
• Plan, directs and participates in the identification, rehabilitation and instructional programs for the communicatively handicapped students.
• Provide direct/indirect clinical education services to those with severe language voice, fluency, and articulation or hearing disorders.
• Assess and diagnose the communication needs and behaviors of referred students.
• Participate in Child Find and Kindergarten Roundup for Polson School District 23.
• Initiate programs to inform the community of children’s communication needs and the range of speech and language services offered in Polson School District 23.
• Complete all necessary paperwork for students.  This may include, but not limited to assessment reports, written summary reports with recommendations for service, IEP’s, measurable annual goals, communication to staff and parents, documents, Medicaid billing forms, progress reports to meet required deadlines.
• Participate in in-service and training, both required and as agreed upon by Speech Therapist and administration.
• Participate in IEP meetings or other conferences related to students.
• Schedule students for therapy sessions.
• Implement a planned program of individual and/or group speech therapy.
• Effectively manage time and tasks that may sometimes have severe time constraints.
• Write speech and language evaluation reports and recommendations.

 

Only minimum duties are listed.  Other functions may be required or assigned.  

 

EXPECTATIONS:

The Speech therapist shall follow the IDEA federal law and State of Montana’s Special Education Rules and Regulations in the delivery of speech and language services.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Speech Therapist must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Montana and holds the Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC).

 

EQUIPMENT USED:

Position may require training in the following:  Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, emails, printers, internet, software use, augmentative communication devices, special needs equipment including wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside but may be assigned to outside activities.  The employee must be able to meet deadlines, sometimes with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Duty-free lunch will be provided.

Potential hazards include stairs, dust, drafts, communicable diseases, aggressive students.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck, bend at waist; kneel; reach.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.

 

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work.  The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).  Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.  The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of speech therapists.

Regional Information: http://www.deerlodge–montana.com/

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Salary: TBD

Closing Date: Until filled

Job Description: 1.0 FTE beginning no later than August 2019 continuing for the 2019-2020 school year. Great Divide Education Services is a full-service special education cooperative with offices in Deer Lodge, Montana, and Dillon, Montana. Salaries and benefits are based on education and experience per Cooperative policy and negotiated agreement. Benefits offered are Health Insurance, LT/ST & Life Insurance, Vision, Dental, 403(B), H.S.A., use of cooperative vehicle for travel to and from schools.

Academic Qualifications: Masters Degree in Speech/Language with C.C.C. or CFY eligibility Licensed by the Board of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Licensed in Montana

Supplemental Information: This position is itinerant, serving a variety of rural public school in our service area. Our Speech Language Pathologists provide appropriate speech and language therapy to eligible preschool through high school students. Knowledge of Montana’s special education processes, guidelines, eligibility criteria, standardized assessment, and the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans preferable. A collaborative, cooperative, team approach and attitude is necessary.

Application Procedures: OPI on-line application; letter of interest; resume; unofficial transcripts; 3 letters of recommendation sent to Sara Novak, Director.

District: Great Divide Education Services Cooperative (LE 9703) School: All District Members within Cooperative boundaries

Contact Person: Sara Novak, Cooperative Director

Phone: 406.846.2147 gdesdirector@gmail.com

JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide speech and language therapy for students with communicative disabilities in order to reduce of eliminate impairments which adversely affect interpersonal relationships or educational performance.

QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed by the Board of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists in the State of Montana

REQUIREMENTS: Complete Prickly Pear Cooperative Certified Application. Submit Letters of Reference, Cover Letter, and Transcripts.

SALARY: $45,553-57,332. Negotiable depending on experience.

BENEFITS:

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Car for travel is provided.
• 13 sick leave days
• 5 personal days
• Supply budget
• Personal Development budget
• License fee reimbursement
• Work with dedicated, professional staff.

APPLICATIONS:

Prickly Pear Cooperative

2525 Lake Helena Dr

East Helena, MT 59635

Ph: 406-227-7322

Email: dmillsop@ehps.k12.mt.us

DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

 

Evergreen SD #50

Evergreen School District #50 is an independent PS-8 school district in the unincorporated community of Evergreen on the outskirts of Kalispell, Montana in the northwest part of the state.  The area is home to world class skiing, beautiful Flathead Lake, and just east of the “Crown of the Continent”, Glacier National Park.

Speech Language Pathologist Job Description

189 day teaching contract, 134 preschool instructional days, and 176.5 instructional days for other school settings.

This individual should have or be able obtain Montana Licensure to practice as a speech language pathologist.  Familiarity with IDEA Part C and B is necessary. The individual must function as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team during the evaluation/eligibility and IEP processes. Excellent written and spoken communication skills are necessary in order to communicate with multiple agencies and representatives of organizations during eligibility, placement, and consultation.  The position requires the ability to design and contribute to professional development for paraprofessionals and teachers, and support parents and young children in the process of entering a school based program. The individual must also possess polished interpersonal skills, engage in sound therapeutic practices, and work to create meaningful integrated language based learning in school settings

Experience working with young children with developmental delays is important.  The position requires the individual to be able to work in a fast paced environment and differentiate learning experiences that address individual needs, while working to assist children in meeting standards consistent with Early Childhood Outcomes.    In addition to early childhood settings, additional sites and cases may be assigned. Clinical Fellowship supervision is available for recent graduates of a recognized speech/language graduate level program.

Please contact:

Mary Meehan, Ed. S.

Special Services Director

mmeehan@evergreensd50.com

406-751-1111 ext.3

406-751-1115 fax

 

The application is available on line at the district website or by contacting Cindy Allen 751-1111

 

The Northern California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program is a graduate and post-graduate level, interdisciplinary leadership and service training program federally funded through HRSA’s Maternal Child Health Bureau. The purpose of the LEND program is to provide interdisciplinary and leadership training to clinicians, families, self-advocates, and community leaders involved with developmental disabilities. By training future visionary leaders, the LEND will improve the health, developmental, and behavioral outcomes of infants, children, and youth with autism spectrum disorders or other developmental disorders (ASD/DD) and assist their families within highly diverse and dispersed, low income and low resource regions of northern CA.

The LEND will develop visionary leaders in communities who are:

• Experts in their disciplines and in interdisciplinary knowledge of ASD/DD
• Designers of new models of care provision
• Committed to high quality, evidence-based services
• Communicate well with families and providers from a wide range of cultural and economic backgrounds
• Committed to advocacy and leadership in their communities
• Providers of culturally competent, family-centered care

The LEND program provides trainees with multiple learning experiences, including empirically supported clinical care and leadership within communities to adopt evidence-based practices for improving services.

Resources and faculty at the MIND Institute and affiliated programs at California State University of Sacramento (CSUS) provide LEND training. Training will occur in clinical settings at the MIND Institute and CSUS, as well as in other clinical settings and community settings.

We are hiring a CF-SLP as part of our LEND program. Competitive salary and excellent opportunity to develop skills with an expert team of healthcare and educational professionals at a world renowned research center.

Application Process
1) Please submit the following either via mail to Janice Enriquez, PhD, MIND Inst., 2825 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817 OR scan and email to jenriquez@ucdavis.edu :
• Northern California LEND Application
• Letter of interest: Please include interest in Northern CA LEND program, professional and/or personal experience with ASD/NDD, any interest in working with diverse populations, and career goals.
• Curriculum Vita or resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation, including contact information of the letter writer
• Submit an example of communication skills either via a written document, a
video, or audio recording of an oral presentation, discussion, or interview

2) Applications will be reviewed by the LEND faculty team. Applicants meeting initial requirements will be contacted for a semi-structured interview with one or more faculty members. The discipline director will talk with the applicant and review their credentials and/or experience. Final decisions will be communicated to the applicant via email.

More info: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/education/lend/lend-index.html

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is pleased to announce a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship (CF) position for the 2019-20 year. The Clinical Fellowship provides experience in the evaluation and treatment of adults with cognitive communication impairments, aphasia, motor speech disorders, swallowing disorders/dysphagia and voice disorders. Specialty areas in head & neck cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, TBI, trach/vent, AAC, and transgender voice are also offered. The Speech-Language Pathology department has 4.5 SLPs and is co-located with Audiology and Otolaryngology, which facilitates our interdisciplinary approach to patient care, including head and neck cancer patients in particular. Our department serves acute and subacute inpatients, outpatients (in-clinic and telehealth), and rehabilitation residents of the Community Living Center. Over the course of the rotation, the Clinical Fellow can expect to have a combination of inpatient and outpatient experience to include training in swallow evaluations (bedside, fluoroscopic, and endoscopic), endoscopic voice evaluations (flexible and rigid), post laryngectomy voice restoration, language and cognitive therapy, participation in comprehensive rehab teams for ALS, Parkinson’s, and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) as well as assistive technology for augmenting communication and cognition. The CF will work with a variety of specialty services and teams via interdisciplinary rounds and collaboration, including: Otolaryngology, General Medicine Hospitalist teams, Nursing, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Nutrition, SCI, and Primary Care.

Located in the high desert of northern New Mexico, Albuquerque experiences four seasons a year which allows for the enjoyment of one of the most diverse geographical regions in the country year round. Running along the Rio Grande trail, hiking, mountain and road biking, climbing, boating, and winter sports are all within a 20 mins to 2 hour drive. Albuquerque has a unique and rich culture, southwest cuisine, and thriving local brewery scene. The University and downtown have a variety of shops, restaurants, and monthly activities. The world-renowned Balloon Fiesta is hosted every October.

The position is tentatively scheduled to begin the Summer or Fall of 2019 and is a full time (Monday-Friday) 12 month position, with a compensation package that includes salary ($40k), health benefits, and sick & annual leave.

Instructions to apply:

Email the following to Rebecca.Brinkerhoff@va.gov:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors
• Graduate transcript (may be unofficial) Please send documents as a single PDF when possible. Email subject should read “2019 CFY”.

All application packets must be received by close of business (5pm MST) on Monday, January 28th, 2019. Interviews for selected applicants will be scheduled for Feb 2019 (in person or via videoconference). Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For further information or questions, please contact Rebecca Brinkerhoff at Rebecca.Brinkerhoff@va.gov or (505) 265- 1711 x2135.

The Speech-Language Pathology Section at MVAHCS is pleased to announce two (2) Clinical Fellowship positions available for Fiscal Year 2020, with desired start in Summer 2019.

 

Clinical Fellows participate in a truly interdisciplinary team approach to evaluation and treatment of veterans and service members served within the medical center.  Veterans served cross the age span from young adult through older adult populations. CFs evaluate and treat communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders related to stroke, head and neck cancer, TBI & Polytrauma and a wide variety of other medical diagnoses. They may provide aural rehabilitation and Transgender communication services as well.  CFs receive training in instrumental assessment and treatment procedures including modified barium swallows, FEES, and stroboscopy. Many therapies may be delivered via a range of Clinical Video Telehealth options. CFs are active participants in the care of patients in medical and surgical wards, rehabilitation units (acute, subacute), outpatient clinics, and intensive care units.  They participate in interdisciplinary conferences and rounds, family conferences, co-treatments with other service providers, group therapy sessions, community outings and local and national outcomes data collection (e.g. FIM, NOMS and other outcome measures). There may be opportunities to participate in research as well. CFs are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the many continuing education experiences offered within the hospital and community.  The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a specialty site for Assistive Technology, a TBI Center of Excellence, and is one of five recognized Polytrauma Centers in the VA. MVAHCS offers CARF-accredited programs in inpatient rehabilitation for amputation, brain Injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury; residential transitional rehabilitation for brain Injury, outpatient brain injury and spinal cord injury, assistive technology, and chronic pain.

 

Minneapolis is known for its lakes and parks and offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, recreational activities, music, arts, outstanding restaurants, and professional sports.  It is consistently ranked as one of the most literate cities in the country and is 2nd on the National Fitness Index.  The Wall Street Journal rated Minneapolis 4th in the top 10 culinary destinations in the world.  It has the largest outdoor sculpture garden in the country, the 2nd most theater seats per capita next to New York City, and is rated the number one bike-friendly city in the US by Bicycling Magazine.

Further information on the Minneapolis VA Medical Center may be found on the Minneapolis VA Health Care System website at http://www.va.gov/minneapolis/ .   Applicants may apply for consideration by submitting a cover letter, résumé, unofficial undergraduate and graduate school transcripts, and three letters of reference.   References sent by post is preferred.  Applicants may submit these materials via post or email by January 18 to:

Don MacLennan, M.A., CCC-SLP

Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System

One Veterans Drive  (127A)

Minneapolis, MN  55417

donald.maclennan@va.gov.

 

For additional information, please contact Don MacLennan at (612) 467-1530, or email donald.maclennan@va.gov

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is a dynamic hospital comprised of 180 hospital beds (Intensive Care, Acute Medicine, Blind Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Health) as well as 120 Community Living Center (CLC) beds and a dedicated Hospice Unit.  The WPB VAMC serves as a Polytrauma Clinic Support Team (Level III) and provides services for Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom  and Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) veterans. In addition, we provide telemedicine services to veterans in the community and in their homes, and we are in the process of launching our Home Care Program. Veterans also participate in treatment and support groups facilitated by the speech-language pathologists focusing on Parkinson’s Disease, Post-CVA Communication Skills, and Laryngectomy.

The Clinical Fellow will engage in a professionally challenging year gaining experience in evaluation and evidence based treatment of adults with dysphagia, cognitive-communication impairments, aphasia, dysarthria and voice disorders. The candidate will also develop skills in fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow evaluations, endoscopic voice evaluations, and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. In addition, the Clinical Fellow will receive training in assistive technology (AAC) for augmenting communication and cognition. We also work closely with the OEF/OIF/OND population, addressing their speech, language, and cognitive concerns. Veterans are seen along the continuum of care, including ER admission, intensive/acute care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, outpatient and telemedicine rehabilitation. Our Speech-Language Pathology section maintains close interaction with a variety of specialty services, including Audiology, Otolaryngology, Radiology, Neurology, Psychology, Social Work, Pulmonary Medicine, Neuropsychology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Nutrition & Food Service, Blind Rehabilitation, and Prosthetics & Sensory Aid Service. The Speech-Language Pathologists coordinate the Comprehensive ALS Interdisciplinary Team at our facility, which will provide a rich clinical experience.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

§  The CF position is  twelve months. Tentatively scheduled to begin Late Summer/Fall 2019.

§  40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes a stipend of $41,698 plus health benefits, sick and annual leave.

§  This is a temporary appointments without potential to become a permanent position.

§  Applicants with a strong academic background and/or clinical experience in neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia are preferred.

§  Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

Please send the following via e-mail titled: (last name) 2019 CFY in one PDF document labeled the same:

1)    Resume

2)    Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests and why you would like to be a part of our team

3)    2 letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors (included in the PDF)

4)    Graduate program  transcripts (may be unofficial)

Application e-mail must be received by COB  Monday, February 4, 2019.

• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. 

• Candidates will be contacted before March 15, 2019.

 

Please e-mail applications to ::  Loreen.Blumenthal@va.gov

Interviews for top candidates will be scheduled in person or via videoconference by March 2019.

The Miami VA Healthcare System, Audiology and Speech Pathology Service is announcing the availability of a full time (40 hours per week) Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) opportunity. This is a temporary appointment for one year without potential for permanent employment. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. The starting date will be between July/August 2019. The appointment is for 12 months, 2080 hours. The compensation package includes base salary as well as medical and leave benefits.

Recruitment will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2019. Interested applicants should submit the following package:

a letter of interest
a resume
graduate transcript (official or unofficial)
Three letters of reference.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications must be sent in one packet (either via mail or one email).

We are a Level III Polytrauma Clinic Support Team, we provide Telehealth services to the home, our Speech Pathology section interacts closely with a variety of teams including Otolaryngology, Radiology, Nutrition, Geriatrics, Spinal Cord, to name a few. We are part of the CARF accredited acute rehab unit, and work closely with the surgical intensive care and medical intensive care units as well as our Community Living Center. The Clinical Fellow will have the opportunity to gain experience with instrumental exams (fluoroscopy, FEES, videostroboscopy) as well as various special populations (Head & Neck Cancer, Transgender, alaryngeal speech/tracheoesophageal puncture, cognitive communication impairments, aphasia, dysarthria, ALS/alternative/augmentative communication systems).

We view the CFY as a year of advanced clinical learning. Anyone interested in working and learning in a fast-paced speech language pathology program with a strong emphasis on evidence based practice who has strong academic credentials and internship experience in a medical setting should contact us.

If you have any questions or would like any additional information about the program, please feel free to email me Shara.Pegelow@va.gov or call me at 786.778.4917.

Application packets are to be addressed/sent to:

Shara Pegelow, M.S. CCC-SLP

Audiology & Speech Pathology Service (126)

Miami VA Healthcare System

Bruce W. Carter Medical Center

1201 NW 16th Street

Miami, FL 33125

 

Shara.Pegelow@va.gov

Office:(305) 575-3148

Fax: (305) 575-3360