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Anticipated Speech - Language Specialist

Moorestown Township Public Schools | Moorestown, NJ

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CountyBurlington
Posted Date 2/28/2025
Expiration Date3/24/2025
Description                                         Moorestown Township Public Schools
                             Department of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
                                                        Administration Building
                                                      803 North Stanwick Road
                                                       Moorestown NJ 08057
                                                    (856) 778-6600 ext. 18261
 
 
                                              2025-2026  Anticipated Vacancy
 
 
Title:               Speech – Language Specialist – George Baker Elementary School
                                          
 
Qualifications:
 
                     Valid NJDOE Certificate and Speech Language Specialist endorsement.
                     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. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
                     Able to pass the criminal history review and S414
 
Performance Responsibilities:
 
  • Provide individual and/or small group intervention sessions with students who have been classified.
  • Provide a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of the student with speech disorders.
  • Serve as member of the Child Study Team assisting in the identification, diagnosis, evaluation, determination of eligibility, and development of appropriate programs for students with disabilities pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
  • Assist teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language disorders.
  • Assist in the development of classroom activities to meet the communication needs of the student.
  • Collaborate with classroom teacher(s) and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestion for the student’s daily activities. 
  • Provide screening to identify speech eligible students at regular intervals and specified levels.
  • Plans, prepares and delivers treatment programs for children with speech and language deficiencies.
  • Develops and implements an individualized educational program (IEP) in conjunction with parents and teachers for pupils who are eligible for speech services and identifies pupils in need of language services.
  • Makes assessments, analyses and classifications of students’ communication competencies and characteristics.
  • Provides diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participates in team conferences related to those pupils.
  • Keeps those records necessary for each child and completes reports as required by the local, state and federal government.
  • Conducts ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.
  • Prepare written evaluations and maintain records which clearly and succinctly document services provided, student progress and discharge as recommended. 
  • Participates in annual reviews, triennial evaluations, and initial meetings, when appropriate. Ensures that all required documentation is on file with the appropriate supervisor.
  • Participates in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled/exceptional students by providing individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents as assigned.
  • Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
  • Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community.
  • Communicate information on the student’s therapy program and progress to the teacher, principal, and parent/guardian. 
Application Process:
 
               All candidates should apply online at: www.generalasp.com/mtps/onlineapp
 
               Moorestown Township Public Schools is an Affirmative Action Employer/EEO
 
 
 
County
Burlington

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