Description
About the Job
The Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Science is seeking a Clinical Supervisor in Speech-Language Pathology. Clinical Supervisors provide hands-on practical training in the area of speech-language pathology and supervise graduate students enrolled in practicum. Clinical Supervisors must keep current with developments in the field, continue professional development, and contribute to the profession. This is a 100%-time, 10-month, one-year, fixed appointment, Academic & Professional (P&A) position, which consists of working 32 hours a week on-site at a local public school operating as the SLP, as well as direct supervision of 1-2 graduate students at a time throughout the academic year. 8 hours a week are reserved for clinical education duties and indirect supervision/education of graduate students (synchronous/asynchronous mix, potential for remote work). This site operates a 3:1 service delivery model with possibility for remote work every 4th week. In-person service takes place in the Forest Lake school district.
Hybrid role: Majority in person, one day a week. Once a month remote day to do note-taking.
Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Clinical services - 65%
Provide speech and language services to students in a public school with a broad age range of diverse identities and a wide range of speech-language and hearing disorders, with and without assistance from graduate student clinicians.
Diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans for public school students.
Implement therapeutic strategies to address speech and language difficulties.
Monitor and document public school student progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Complete due process requirements and documentation to support educational speech-language services in a public school setting, including MA billing requirements.
Participate in special education team meetings, including but not limited to IEP meetings, Evaluation/Planning meetings, MTSS meetings, etc.
Integrate into the special education team of the contracted site.
Clinical Education/Supervision - 30%
Provide hands-on clinical instruction and supervision to graduate student clinicians during the provision of direct evaluation and intervention services to public school students.
Provide clinical instruction and supervision to graduate student clinicians regarding operations in schools, evaluation and treatment of school-aged children, and all other tasks listed under clinical services.
Provide daily feedback and responsive support to graduate student clinicians relating to their individual level of independence.
Complete formative and summative performance evaluations and approve ASHA clock hours for graduate student clinicians.
Develop individual goals collaboratively with graduate student clinicians, focusing on the development of skills required for degree completion and eligibility for professional licensure.
Monitor graduate students’ progress across the duration of clinical rotation and communicate graduate students’ development to the university Director of Clinical Programs.
Collaborate with the university Director of Clinical Programs to develop and provide additional support or intervention plans if a student is underperforming.
Maintain detailed records of graduate students' performance and activity.
Administration - 5%
Facilitate graduate students’ access to the physical site and on-site technology.
Consult and report to the Director of Clinical Programs regarding aspects of the contract, site, and/or graduate students’ progress.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS degree plus at least six years of experience, or an advanced degree plus at least four years of experience, or a terminal degree plus at least one year of experience. Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Licensure is required.
ASHA CCC credential (or eligible) and eligibility to provide clinical supervision per ASHA requirements.
MN PELSB license in Speech-Language Pathology (or eligible).
Five or more years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in public school system.
Demonstrated experience with clinical supervision of graduate students in speech-language pathology.
Demonstrated ability to manage public school SLP caseload and work independently.
Ability to work in-person, off-site, at local school district within 30 miles of campus.
Must pass a background study clearance by the MN Department of Health background clearance and background verification to meet University requirements.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least seven years professional related experience.
MN Dept of Health SLP license (or eligible).
Motivated and enthusiastic personality.
Training and experience in providing culturally responsive care.
Proven ability to work cooperatively, collaboratively, and independently.
Experience providing clinical supervision of multiple graduate students across at least two separate semesters.
Experience mentoring graduate students with diverse learning needs.
(Required physical, sensory abilities):
Ability to visually and auditory observe and analyze communication patterns and skills.
Manipulate testing and treatment materials.
Keep accurate and timely records of speech-language assessment and intervention, including chart notes, formal diagnostic reports, and other written clinical summaries.
Deliver technical assistance to professional peers as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Counsel clients with communication disorders and their families.
Be able to share and to elicit information from patients/clients, supervisor, peers and other health professional verbally and in a recorded format.
Effectively, confidently, and sensitively converse with patients and their families.
