Department: Early Childhood CARES
Rank: Assistant Clinical Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Salary: $49,358 - $80,480 per year
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 1700 children who have developmental delays or disabilities are served each year.
Early Childhood CARES services include parent consultation, parent-toddler groups, specialized preschools, consultation with 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 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 self-select 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 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 caseload (some positions may be hourly). Positions include a five-week summer appointment.
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 speech therapy, including bending, kneeling, or sitting at child-size tables and chairs.
• Positions require enrollment in the Central Background Registry.
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.
Professional Competencies
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
• 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 IFSPs, 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.
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