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Department: Early Childhood CARES
Rank: Assistant Clinical Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
September 12 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae to be considered.
Department Summary
Early Childhood CARES provides early intervention and early childhood special education services to infants toddlers and preschool children in Lane County. Over 1700 children who have developmental delays or disabilities are served each year.
Early Childhood CARES services include parent consultation parenttoddler groups specialized preschools consultation with children in community preschools or childcare 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 actively seeking to implement Diversity Equity and Inclusion principles in the work we do with children and families and in our workplace including in our hiring practices. We welcome a broad spectrum of candidates and particularly invite applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the profession. We also recognize that evidence suggests candidates selfselect out of positions due to concerns over failure to meet all requirements; we strongly encourage such applicants to apply even if they are uncertain about their qualifications.
Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education with state and federal dollars.
Position Summary
Early Childhood CARES is seeking to hire up to 2 pro tem Physical Therapists to fill a temporary vacancy beginning in midOctober 2024 for approximately 46 months. FTE (appointment is negotiable.
Physical Therapists at Early Childhood CARES teach young children (birth to five years old) or provide consultation concerning children with a variety of developmental disabilities and sensory impairments in classrooms in homes and in community settings. This position will also provide direct physical therapy to young children as specified on the childs Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Physical Therapist Pro Tem faculty positions are nontenuretrack temporary positions.
Additional Expectations of the Position:
This position involves working in homes preschools and clinic situations. Employees must be able to travel to locations throughout Lane County that may not be serviced by public transportation.
Ability to interact effectively with children while providing instruction including bending kneeling or sitting at childsize tables and chairs.
Positions require enrollment in the Central Background Registry.
Minimum Requirements
Masters degree in Physical Therapy.
Valid Oregon license for Physical Therapy.
Professional Competencies
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students staff and community populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching preschoolage children (birth to five years) with a range of special needs.
Bilingual individuals preferred.
Experience teaching children with autism challenging behaviors and/or multiple disabilities.
Experience with infants.
Experience in providing instruction consultation and support to community programs to assist the integration of children with special needs into their programs.
Experience in developing and monitoring Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
Experience with assessing and monitoring child development with children birth to five years.
Experience providing instruction and consultation to parents of children with special needs including making home visits.
Experience with developing and implementing behavior management strategies that are age appropriate and effective.
Experience with a variety of instructional methodologies.
Experience with setting up and managing toddler and/or preschool classrooms.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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 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 or.
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