School Based Speech Therapist

Communication is a key component in our everyday interactions. It brings people closer together and gives the ability to draw connections and share ideas. If you are a certified speech pathologist and are looking to help improve student communication, then come join our team at Catapult Learning! .

We are currently looking for a NJ certified speech therapist to join our team in West New York, NJ for the 2024-25 school year. The speech therapist will work with students in grades K-12 and will be responsible for helping students communicate clearly and swallow appropriately.

THIS IS A PART-TIME, W-2 POSITION SERVING STUDENTS ENROLLED IN NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS IN WEST NEW YORK. SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Designs and implements intervention programs which remediate deficit speech/language skills of identified students.

• Works with school personnel and parents to design and implement the student's intervention plan, individual service plan, or individual student plan most appropriate to address the student's need.

• Offers consultation and collaboration with school staff and parents in support of student's speech language goals.

• Acts as a resource to parents, school personnel and other caregivers in the area of speech/language development.

• Administers appropriate screening and/or diagnostic tests to determine child's speech/language competency, if requested.

• Interprets diagnostic tests, identifies strengths and weaknesses in areas of speech/language skills and generates reports providing feedback to school personnel and parents.

• Serves as member of the school's multidisciplinary team, if appropriate.

• Is knowledgeable concerning all policies and procedures as established for these services by the Company's Program Manual, the funding source, and the individual school(s).

• Completes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

• Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a Master' Degree and NJDOE certification as a speech/language specialist.

• 3-5 years of experience preferred

• Must be able to work independently

• Must have at Master's Degree in Speech and Language Communications

• Must have or be willing to obtain all active NJ state mandated clearances

• Must be proficient with virtual platforms, i.e. Zoom, MS Office

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must understand that all children can learn. Must demonstrate positive and enthusiastic attitude toward internal and external customers. Must be flexible. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Most programs are in school settings.

Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, provides evidence-based intervention, specialized services and professional learning solutions for public and non-public K-12 schools. We dedicate our careers to improving outcomes for students who have not found success in the traditional classroom. Our team of over 4,000 educators are driven by a common purpose: to positively impact the educational, behavioral and social and emotional welfare of every child with whom we engage. Our purpose drives our performance and we are looking for individuals who want to make an impact. Come explore a career with Catapult Learning.

FullBloom provides education and behavioral health solutions for children and their families, leading to better life outcomes, regardless of the learning obstacles and other challenges they face. The company's team of over 5,000 education and healthcare professionals work to achieve measurable and sustained academic and behavioral gains through evidence-based programs that include specialized education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapies, intervention services, and professional development. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, FullBloom supports tens of thousands of children and families, over 500 school districts, and more than 25,000 teachers annually through its three operating divisions - Catapult Learning, Specialized Education Services, Inc (SESI), and Little Leaves. www.fullbloom.org

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