Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Summary: TheSpeech Language Pathologist is responsible for intensive instruction and/ordiagnostic assessments for students at the DuBard School for Language Disorderswith oral and/or written language disorders, including the written languagedisorder of dyslexia, speech disorders and/or hearing impairments. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Conducts formal and informal assessment and individualized or small-group instruction for individuals with oral and/or written language disorders, speech disorders and/or hearing impairments. Writes therapy plans and collects student data for progress monitoring. Support students with social, emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills. Conducts conferences with colleagues, parents, and school district personnel, as appropriate, on issues related to the program, students enrolled and potential enrollees. Supervises and mentors University clinicians, student workers and volunteers in clinical practicum. Writes and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) for students and monitors progress toward goals; writes student reports and maintains student records. Works cooperatively with other staff members to determine appropriate services for students. Adheres to University and department policies, procedures, and regulations and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university Preparation in implementation of the DuBard Association Method (may be provided upon employment) Mississippi educator licensure.

Preferred Qualifications: Certificateof Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(CFY candidates are eligible) Mississippi State Board of Health licensure About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi 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 the Mississippi 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.