School jobs come and go by the minute!

This is the time of year that everything moves faster than a spinning top! Today, I'm just going to list a few open school positions that came in just today. If you would like to know more, just call me (770-325-0234) or drop me a note at millie.simpson@soliant.com. I'll do my very, very best to get you an interview in a school district that might be a perfect fit for you! Here ya go in alphabetical order by state for just Alaska - Idaho:

AK Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Palmer OT, SLP, Psych

AL Huntsville Sign Language Interpreter

AR S. of Little Rock, El Dorado, West Memphis SLP and OT

AZ Tucson, Phoenix, Avondale, Vail SLP-bilingual and monolingual, OT and Psych

CA Just tell me where you want to go and there's a good chance we'll have it! OT, SLP, PT, Psych, Sign Language

CT Fairfield, Wallingford, Danbury SLP, TVI

FL Port Charlotte, Cross City, Pensacola, Ft. Myers, Fernandina Beach SLP, Psych, OT, PT

GA All around the Atlanta suburbs, Athens, Columbus, Kennesaw, Gainesville, Albany SLP, OT, PT, TDHH

ID Boise and Lewiston PT and SLP

There are too many to list on this post for Illinois and Indiana, so I'll start my next one with those states. If your curiosity gets the better of you and you want to know more ASAP, just call me!

Repost of an apropos post (say that fast three times)

Well, it's getting close to that time of year when the Special Ed Directors look at their roster and know that they are still coming up short for SLP, OT, PT, School Psychs, TVI and DHH candidates.    If you fit into one of those categories or any profession working in Special Ed, you can be fairly assured of employment. HOWEVER......if you want to be no more than 7 miles from your home, ask for $75 an hour and want to work only with elementary students, your choices go down considerably!

I spoke with a hiring manager in Iowa this week who told me that his state is overrun with Speech Pathologists because the funding is tight and all they could do was lay off people and increase the caseloads for those remaining; Texas has run out of federal funds and many districts are letting go all their contract therapists and offering early retirements to their veteran employees; North Carolina has vowed to hold out until almost the last minute and is hinting that they may need Occupational and....just maybe.....SLP's. They have also mandated that we reduce our bill rate by as much as $5.00 per hour.

What does all this mean for you job seekers? Well, you may have to expand your location preference; if it works for your life-style, you may want to consider a travel position (see my January, 2011 post).  It may mean that you won't have a commitment for employment until after schools are already in session.  It might even mean that you need to compromise a little on your salary requirements.  Argh, the pain is hitting all of us!

We in the recruiting business have danced this dance for several years, knowing that the schools will eventually be in so much pain that they will get approval from the "holders of the purse strings" and call us for help. BUT...in the meanwhile....some of you are getting nervous about finding work. Take heart and know that the jobs will come; it just might take a little longer than your comfort level will support, but call me for an up-to-date listing of what is available in schools for the start of the school year. 770-325-0234 or email me at millie.simpson@soliant.com.

New School jobs this week

It's ever-changing in the office landscape this time of year. Open positions come and go quicker than I can post them! The jobs I have listed below are positions for the upcoming school year with just a smattering of details about each. Call me for the finer points if you see one that catches your eye. I'll get an interview arranged ASAP for you to talk directly with the district. Here's the number to my desk: 770-325-0234 or email me at millie.simpson@soliant.com.

Bilingual (Spanish) SLP/ccc, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX -must be adept in assessments; full or part time

SLP/ccc, Reading, PA -must have experience and be comfortable with the ASD population and use of ABA strategies

Bilingual (Spanish) Psychologist- Charleston, SC -2 campuses; contract or perm

SLP/ccc, Tucson, AZ -Elementary & preschool self-contained caseload; very busy position

SLP/ccc, Tucson, AZ -High school behavioral school, must have augmentative experience; also 2 elementary students will need home care; Some on caseload are serviced only once/mo.

SLP/CFY, Fort Smith, AR -district is still configuring caseloads, so it could be any ages. They will check your references before making an offer, but it is a very accommodating therapy team with supervision for new grads.

Here are a few locations that I know are open, but have few details: SLP/ccc-Naples, FL ; SLP/CFY, Fort Myers, FL; SLP/CFY, several locations around Atlanta, GA; SLP/ccc; SLP/CFY, Macon, GA; SLP, OT, PT, several areas in the lovely state of NM, and if you want to go West, we have many openings in WA, CA, a couple in OR (though not Portland), both OT, PT, Psych and SLP openings in Chicago, IL suburbs and several needs for OT and SLP in MD.

Good luck to all of you in your search, and please feel free to call me if I can assist!

Schools interviewing and making offers early this year!

This is my 11th year with Soliant, and most of the time, the majority of school districts put off releasing their openings to contract services until after the Fourth of July. I'm not sure what has happened, but they seem to be a bit panicky this year and are interviewing and locking in contractors early. Knowing that all of you get 10-30 calls a week from recruiters (we're like ants on your kitchen counter in the Spring, aren't we?), we make every attempt not to waste our directors' time setting up interviews for folks who are just "kicking tires". At the same time, we want you to find that perfect position in the perfect location for the upcoming school year. So, having said that, I am listing a few locations (top 10 states) that I know are available for the 2015-2016 school year. Let me know if one (or a couple of them) look like a spot you'd like to explore. Send me a note at millie.simpson@soliant.com or give me a call at 770-325-0234. Here ya go!

Alaska SLP, OT, Psych, PT - so many locations; just call me!

Arkansas SLP or CFY - Ft. Smith

California - SLP, OT, Psych, DHH, Sp Ed Teachers - all over the state

Connecticut - Psych, SLI & TVI - Hartford, Milford

Georgia - SLP, OT, DHH, PT - several suburbs of Atlanta

Nebraska - SLP or CFY - east of Lincoln

New Mexico - SLP, OT, TVI, DHH, SLI - Farmington, Santa Fe, Artesia

Texas - in dire need of OT's, - San Antonio (outpat clinic), Ft. Worth, E. of Dallas

Utah - SLP/CFY - Hurricane

Wyoming - SLP or CFY - far nw corner of state, near Utah

Looking for an adventure to the Great Northwest or maybe a Texas-sized adventure?

Well, I just got back from an adventure in the Great Northeast. Well, New York. But it was an adventure and great fun to boot! So....time to get back to work and display a few of our open school jobs for the upcoming year. Call me if you'd like details on any of these locations; we're not Delta, but we will help you get there! My direct line is (770) 325-0234 or email me at millie.simpson@soliant.com.

There are a few new ones and some that may be a re-run, but that are definitely still open. I'm just giving a sample by area. Here you go:

Northeast

Baltimore County, MD SLP

Prince Georges County, MD SLP

Elkton, MD SLP

Philadelphia, PA SLP & OT

Harrisburg, PA SLP

Bradford, VT SLP

Southeast

Palm Beach, FL SLP

Naples, FAL SLP

Atlanta, GA suburbs SLP

Central West & TX

So many cities in AR SLP/CFY

East of Denver, CO School Psychologist

Oklahoma City Bilingual SLP (permanent placement)

San Antonio OT-peds clinic for summer+

Northwest

Lewiston, ID SLP

Tacoma, WA SLP

Olympia, WA SLP

SW corner, WY SLP/CFY

Spotlight on School Psychologists!!

School districts across the country are in dire need of Psychologists for the upcoming school year, and I am listing some of our most recent requests. We are arranging interviews and the schools are making offers quickly. If you have an interest in any of the locations listed below, call me or drop me a note ASAP! The number to my desk is 770-325-0234 and my email is millie.simpson@soliant.com. The positions are changing on a daily basis, so check in frequently!

Alaska: Juneau

Arizona: Tucson

California: Oakley, San Francisco, Turlock, Riverside, and San Mateo

Delaware: Georgetown

Georgia: Columbus

Indiana: Richmond, Kokomo

New Mexico: Farmington, Lovington

Pennsylvania: Harrisburg

South Carolina: Spartanburg

Virginia: Fredericksburg

Wisconsin: Madison, Milwaukee

Wyoming: Rock Springs

Jobs in REAL time, in alphabetical order by states M-Z:

Looks like I'm a little late from my previous promise to have them in last week, but here's our update on jobs that are definitely open TODAY! If a location is an area where you'd like to explore the possibilities, let me know. I'll ask for your resume and references, and do my best to arrange an interview for you. Call me at 770-325-0234 or drop me an email at millie.simpson@soliant.com. It's changing faster than I can keep up with, but if I'd only remember to do this every week, it would be helpful to all of you!




SLP- Prince Georges County, MD

Spec. Ed Teacher- Walhalla, ND

Sign Language Interp.- Farmington, NM

Spec. Ed Teacher- Santa Fe, NM

Gifted Teacher- Farmington, NM

Sign Language Interp.- Gettysburg, PA

SLP- Reading, PA

SLP- Gaffney, SC

OT- San Antonio, TX

OT & PT- Austin, TX

SLP- League City, TX

SLP- Bradford, VT

SLP- Lakewood, WA

SLP- S. of Ashland, WI