Title: Clinical Educator, Speech and Hearing

Employee Classification: PE

Pay Grade: PE 09

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: Spec Ed and Comm Sci and Disorders

Department: College of Education

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Provide therapeutic direction in assessment and treatment for developmental and neurogenic communication delays/disorders/deficits across the lifespan to graduate clinicians in the speech-language pathology practicums.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Core Clinical Duties:

• Supervise students clinical experience by overseeing all components of the therapeutic processes which include:
  • Providing written and oral feedback regarding lesson plans, treatment plans, treatment outcomes and SOAP notes, etc.,
  • Model and guide development of interpersonal skills with clients and families.
  • Observation of treatment sessions that reflect integration of evidence-based therapy techniques and are based on clients educational/functional needs.
• Observe treatment sessions and demonstrate therapeutic techniques and approaches to speech pathology students.
• Counsel patients and their families in matters related to speech-language disabilities.
• Serve as liaison between Clinic and outside agencies involved with specific clients.
• Consult with University personnel and others as needed in the therapeutic process.
• Assure compliance with ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and Council on Academic Accreditation (Master's degree accreditation) standards as they relate to clinic operations and student instruction.
• Discuss with faculty student progress in practicum.
• Participate in staff and divisional meetings.
• Provide clinical instruction to students enrolled in designated courses.
• Attend professional meetings.
• Perform related Departmental duties, as required.
• Maintain calendar and supervisor scheduling of student clinicians and clients each semester.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology and administrative duties, typically acquired through the completion of a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and American Speech and Hearing Association Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology, are necessary. Michigan Licensure required.

Four years experience (beyond certification) in the field of speech-language pathology is necessary.

Familiarity with medical terminology and medical/clinical office operations is necessary.

Ability to communicate and work easily with public, faculty, students, and clients with disabilities is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with a variety of speech and language disorders across the lifespan is desired.

Experience in both hospital/clinic and public school settings is desirable.

Additional Information:

Provide direct coordination and supervision of graduate CSD students enrolled in clinics (CSD 528 and 538).

• Supervising student clinicians:
  • Observing client sessions, reviewing treatment plans, and providing feedback on clinical skills, such as assessment, intervention, and documentation.
• Offer direction and support to students as they navigate clinical experiences, helping them develop their clinical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and professional judgment.
• Evaluate students' progress in various areas, including clinical skills, communication, and professionalism, using formative and summative assessments.
• Engage with the community to support people seeking access to communication and hearing services.
• Work with educational and healthcare facilities to provide connections to internal resources at the EMU Speech & Hearing Clinic.
• Communicate between agencies to facilitate service delivery.
• Develop visions of new service delivery models for the clinic in coordination with colleagues.
• Participate in recruitment and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide program integration support.
• Coordinate clinic resource access for all program students, faculty, and part-time lecturers.
• Communicate with instructors regarding educational support for clinical assessments and interventions.
• Identify opportunities for course and clinical interventions to be integrated for support of clinical assessment and treatment.
• Develop evidence-based practice information exchange of information between clinical educators and classroom educators.
• Work with agencies within EMU to build an inter-connected network of on-campus service providers

Other Duties:

• Attend departmental meetings.
• Attend professional meetings.
• Engage in professional development.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.
• Maintain calendar and supervisor scheduling of student clinicians, internships, and clients each semester.
• Act as a liaison between the students, supervisors/sites and CSD program.

Supervision Exercised:

• Functional supervision is exercised over speech-language pathology students and related support staff in the College of Education Clinical Suite.

Supervision Received:

• Supervision is received from the Academic Department Head of the Department of Special Education & Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a typical office environment and may occasionally require lifting of equipment
  Supplemental Information:

Special Instructions:

Required attachments:

• Cover letter.
• Current resume.
• Names and phone numbers of two professional references.

Optional attachments:Graduate transcripts

• Proof of the Clinical Competency Certificate (CCC-SLP)
• SLP licensure.

For more information, contact Dr. Jackie McGinnis, Academic Department Head, jmcginnis@emich.edu
At the time of an interview, candidates may be asked to present official transcripts of their highest degree earned, proof of the Clinical Competency Certificate (CCC-SLP), and SLP licensure.
Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EMU is an equal opportunity employer.

Appointment Percentage:

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