Speech and Language Pathologist
- Employer
- University of Oregon
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jul 7, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Speech & Rhetoric
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Speech and Language Pathologist
Job no: 527729
Work type: Faculty - Career
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Child Development
Department: Early Childhood CARES
Rank: Assistant Professor, Clinical
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
Applications will be reviewed as needs arise.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete online application includes the following documents:
- Letter of interest indicating area(s) of expertise for which
applicant wishes to be considered
- Current resume/curriculum vitae
Department Summary
Early Childhood CARES provides early intervention and early childhood special education services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Lane County. Over 1600 children who have developmental delays or disabilities are served each year.
Early Childhood CARES services include parent consultation, parent-toddler groups, specialized preschools, consultation to children in community preschools or child care, and speech, physical or occupational therapy.
Staff who work for Early Childhood CARES have teaching licenses or state authorization to teach young children. They are specialists in early intervention/early childhood special education, speech therapy, physical therapy, autism, and behavior.
Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education with state and federal dollars.
Position Summary
Early Childhood CARES is seeking qualified applicants for its open Speech Language Pathologists pool.
Speech Language Pathologists provide educationally based direct speech therapy services to children from birth to school age as specified on children's Individual Family Service Plans. This position will provide instruction and consultation to approximately 40 children.
Speech Language Pathologists faculty positions are non-tenure-track, nine-month, renewable positions. Appointments are renewable annually and the appointment level varies based on case load (some positions may be hourly). Positions include a six-week summer appointment, mirroring the calendar of Lane County School District.
This position involves working in homes, preschools, and clinic situations.
Employee must be able to travel to locations throughout Lane County that are not serviced by public transportation
Minimum Requirements - Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate
of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP); will consider applicants
completing Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
- Oregon Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology
License
- Current enrollment in the Oregon Early Learning Division
Central Background Registry
This position involves working in homes, preschools, and clinic situations. Must be able to travel to various locations throughout Lane County that are not served by public transportation.
Professional Competencies - Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse
students, staff, and community populations
- Ability to interact effectively with children while providing
speech therapy, including bending, kneeling or sitting at child
size tables and chairs
- Potential for clinical program leadership through clinical
mentorship of UO practicum students and group instruction of
parents and children in speech language techniques
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with developing, instructing, and implementing
speech and language programs and providing treatment to preschool
age children from birth to school age
- Experience with evaluation and monitoring of speech and
language skills and development
- Experience in providing instruction, consultation and support
to families, teachers, classroom staff, and other care
providers
- Experience in developing and monitoring IFSP's, especially
identifying and writing speech and language goals and
outcomes
- Experience training and supervising staff
- Experience and knowledge of the Head Start Program and service
delivery system
- Experience teaching small group activities with children and
parents
- Experience with augmentative and alternative communication
modes
- Bilingual individuals preferred (English/Spanish)
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
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To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/527729/speech-and-language-pathologist
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