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| Employer | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Location | Long Beach, MS USA |
| Posted | January 6, 2026 |
Job Details
Speech-Language Pathologist
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
Conducts diagnostic assessments as the lead interventionist, provides therapy for a minimum of 10 infant, toddler, and preschool children with communication and developmental disorders, in a center classroom, home, or community based setting as part of a transdisciplinary team. Provides supervision to teacher assistants and university students on a regular basis. Additionally, the Speech Language Pathologist maintains appropriate documentation and performs Part C and Part B assessments and eligibility determinations, report write-ups, and IFSP and IEP goal and objective writing with the therapy team. This position is for The Children's Center for Communication and Development.
Primary Job Duties
+ Provides intervention for a minimum of 10 children with moderate-severe communication and developmental disabilities in the center, home, and community based settings while supervising university students and teacher assistants.
+ Conducts comprehensive assessments, participates in early intervention team, and completes reports as the lead interventionist. Assists with Child Find Activities.
+ Maintains appropriate documentation for Mississippi Department of Education and Mississippi Department of Health eligibility rulings for students with disabilities in need of intervention. Develops Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students on her/his caseload and supports staff in doing so for all children enrolled.
+ Determines need for Extended School Year (ESY) services and assists with ESY planning and implementation in the summer.
+ Conducts conferences and workshops with colleagues, university students and parents/guardians of students served.
+ Participates in fundraising and awareness activities to bolster support for The Center community and state-wide.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
Conducts diagnostic assessments as the lead interventionist, provides therapy for a minimum of 10 infant, toddler, and preschool children with communication and developmental disorders, in a center classroom, home, or community based setting as part of a transdisciplinary team. Provides supervision to teacher assistants and university students on a regular basis. Additionally, the Speech Language Pathologist maintains appropriate documentation and performs Part C and Part B assessments and eligibility determinations, report write-ups, and IFSP and IEP goal and objective writing with the therapy team. This position is for The Children's Center for Communication and Development.
Primary Job Duties
+ Provides intervention for a minimum of 10 children with moderate-severe communication and developmental disabilities in the center, home, and community based settings while supervising university students and teacher assistants.
+ Conducts comprehensive assessments, participates in early intervention team, and completes reports as the lead interventionist. Assists with Child Find Activities.
+ Maintains appropriate documentation for Mississippi Department of Education and Mississippi Department of Health eligibility rulings for students with disabilities in need of intervention. Develops Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students on her/his caseload and supports staff in doing so for all children enrolled.
+ Determines need for Extended School Year (ESY) services and assists with ESY planning and implementation in the summer.
+ Conducts conferences and workshops with colleagues, university students and parents/guardians of students served.
+ Participates in fundraising and awareness activities to bolster support for The Center community and state-wide.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Job #NLX286137541