SPEECH-LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
Qualifications:
1. Valid New Jersey Education Services Certificate and Speech-Language Specialist
Endorsement.
2. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the field of speech-language pathology.
3. Ability to effectively apply the principles of assessment, treatment and prevention/correction
of speech, language and hearing disorders.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident
alien status.
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Assess and analyze students’ communication competencies and characteristics.
2. Plan, prepare and deliver treatment programs for children with speech and language needs.
3. Provide diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication
disorders and participate in team conferences related to those pupils, as appropriate.
4. Develop, implement and oversee individualized educational programs (IEPs), in conjunction
with parents and teachers, for students who are eligible for speech correction
5. Provide individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been found eligible to receive services.
7. Maintain close liaison with the child study team and serve as a case manager as assigned.
8. Keep those records necessary for each child.
9. Provide individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents as appropriate.
10.Conduct ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.
11. Act as educational consultant to classroom teachers, counselors and administrators
as needed.
12. Assume primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
13. Maintain professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
14. Assume other related duties as assigned by the Chief Education Officer or Director of Special Education.
Terms of Employment: Ten months per year. Per Diem summer employment is possible
Per Diem summer employment is possible.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state
law, administrative code and provisions of the board's policy on the evaluation of certificated staff.