Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist

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

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 Childrens Center for Communication and Development.

PrimaryJob Duties

1. 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.
2. Conducts comprehensive assessments participates in early intervention team and completes reports as the lead interventionist. Assists with Child Find Activities.
3. Maintains appropriate documentation for Mississippi Department of Education and Mississippi Department of Health eligibility rulings for students with disabilities in need of intervention. Develops Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students on her/his caseload and supports staff in doing so for all children enrolled.
4. Determines need for Extended School Year (ESY) services and assists with ESY planning and implementation in the summer.
5. Conducts conferences and workshops with colleagues university students and parents/guardians of students served.
6. Participates in fundraising and awareness activities to bolster support for The Center community and state-wide.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Adept in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all groups of people.
• Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to review work for accuracy
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Skill in writing reports corresponding with staff and families appropriately and reviewing and writing procedural manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions appropriately from groups of managers staff families and the general public.
• Ability to travel for providing treatment in a childs natural environment (i.e. home or daycares).

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 13000 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 nations 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 hydrographynutrition 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. Were 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.