Speech-Language Pathologist

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist in Hattiesburg to lead diagnostic assessments and provide therapy for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with communication disorders. You will work within a transdisciplinary team and supervise teacher assistants and university students in center, home, or community settings.

The role includes writing IFSP/IEP goals, participating in ESY planning, and documentation for eligibility determinations and reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Science Disorders from an accredited college or university.
• Four years minimum experience in speech-language therapy.
• Must hold State certification from the Mississippi Department of Education.
• Must hold Certificate of Clinical Competence or be eligible for Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Must hold Mississippi State Board of Health License.

Responsibilities

• Provides intervention for a minimum of 10 children with moderate-severe communication and developmental disabilities in center, home, and community settings while supervising university students and teacher assistants.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments, participates in early intervention team, and completes reports as lead interventionist.
• Maintains documentation for Mississippi DOE and Health eligibility rulings; develops IFSP and IEPs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Travel to settings

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Science Disorders

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Speech-Language Pathologist.

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division School of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Yes

Salary Range 43,000.00 - 65,000.00

Pay Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Conductsdiagnostic assessments as the lead interventionist, provides therapy for aminimum of 10 infant, toddler, and preschool children with communication anddevelopmental disorders, in a center classroom, home, or community basedsetting as part of a transdisciplinary team. Provides supervision to teacher assistants and university students on aregular basis. Additionally, the Speech Language Pathologist maintainsappropriate documentation and performs Part C and Part B assessments andeligibility determinations, report write-ups, and IFSP and IEP goal andobjective writing with the therapy team. This position is for The Children's Center for Communication and Development.

Primary Job Duties

• Provides intervention for a minimum of 10 children with moderate-severe communication and developmental disabilities in the center, home, and community based settings while supervising university students and teacher assistants.
• Conducts comprehensiveassessments, participates in early intervention team, and completesreports as the lead interventionist. Assists with Child Find Activities.
• Maintains appropriatedocumentation for Mississippi Department of Education and MississippiDepartment of Health eligibility rulings for students with disabilities inneed of intervention. Develops Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students on her/hiscaseload and supports staff in doing so for all children enrolled.
• Determines need forExtended School Year (ESY) services and assists with ESY planning andimplementation in the summer.
• Conducts conferences andworkshops with colleagues, university students and parents/guardians ofstudents served.
• Participates infundraising and awareness activities to bolster support for The Centercommunity and state-wide.
• Performs other duties asassigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’sdegree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Science Disorders from an accreditedcollege or university; Four years minimum experience in speech-languagetherapy; Must hold State certification from the Mississippi Department ofEducation. Must hold Certificate ofClinical Competence or be eligible for Clinical Fellowship Year. Must hold Mississippi State Board of HealthLicense.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Adeptin Microsoft Office
• Excellentwritten and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate withall groups of individuals
• Excellentorganization and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented
• Abilityto communicate and interact effectively with all groups of people.
• Abilityto analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Abilityto review work for accuracy
• Skillin completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Skillin writing reports, corresponding with staff and families appropriately,and reviewing and writing procedural manuals.
• Abilityto effectively present information and respond to questions appropriatelyfrom groups of managers, staff, families, and the general public.
• Abilityto travel for providing treatment in a child’s natural environment (i.e.home or daycares).

Preferred Qualifications

Pediatric,transdisciplinary (i.e., previously worked closely with pediatric therapistsfrom other disciplines as part of a clinical team)

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Must hold or be willing to obtain state certification from theMississippi Department of Education, Certificate of Clinical Competence or be eligible for ClinicalFellowship Year, and MississippiState Board of Health License. Must be willing to acquire additional professional endorsements specific to the needs of the birth to 5 population within the first year of employment.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 [phone].

The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses. Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.