Full-Time School Speech-Language Therapist

Positions available at Hudson and Essex County. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Makes assessments, analyses and classifications of students' communication competencies and characteristics.
• Plans, prepares and delivers treatment programs for students with speech and language deficiencies.
• Provides diagnostic evaluations of students referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participates in team conferences related to those pupils.
• Develops and implements an individualized educational program (IEP) in conjunction with parents and teachers for pupils who are eligible for speech correction and identifies pupils in need of related services.
• Maintains student records as necessary and completes all required local, state and federal reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with a Speech-Language Specialist Endorsement in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in the field of speech-language pathology.
• Ability to effectively apply the principles of assessment, treatment and prevention of speech, language and hearing disorders.
• Proof of recent TB screening
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.