Speech & Language Professional

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

May 02, 2024

Posting Details

Posting Number	S11901P
Working Title	Speech & Language Professional
Department	COE-Comm Sciences & Special Ed
About the University of Georgia	Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department	As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education ( MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education, with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second-largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
College/Unit/Department website	https://coe.uga.edu/directory/communication-sciences-and-special-education/
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Non-Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Part Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Working 10 hours per week.
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with experience
Posting Date	04/04/2024
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	04/22/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information

Classification Title	Medical Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FTE	0.25
Minimum Qualifications	Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	The primary focus of this position is the provision of supervision and clinical instruction for graduate student clinicians providing services related to the screening, evaluation, management, prevention, and rehabilitation of speech, language, and feeding disorders, for clients across the lifespan. Additionally, coordination with other faculty, staff, off-campus supervisors, and direct service provision may be part of the duties of this position.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Knowledge of Microsoft suite. Excellent communication and time-management skills. Ability to provide clinical instruction and supervision and to perform screening, assessment, intervention, and related tasks as delineated in the ASHA Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology.
Physical Demands	Sitting, talking, walking, hearing, and use of hands to figure/handle objects, tools, controls and keyboards. Occasionally stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 25 pounds.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	Yes
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the .
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the .

Duties/Responsibilities

Instructs and supervises graduate students in speech-language pathology clinical practicum in the on-campus clinic or off campus placements.
Monitors and evaluates student progress, provides oral and written feedback, and conducts conferences with students and other supervisors as specified in departmental procedures and as needed for student's level of performance.
Completes student formative assessment procedures.
Provides or assumes responsibility for provision of quality clinical services to screen, evaluate, and treat clients of all ages with speech, language, voice, resonance, hearing, and swallowing disorders, as appropriate for experience and training.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Oversees and completes documentation for electronic medical records. Complies with university, regulatory, and accreditation agency standards. Assumes legal and ethical responsibility for client services on assigned caseload.
Percentage of time	30

Duties/Responsibilities	Provides appropriate clinical assessment and intervention services.
Percentage of time	10