Long Branch Public Schools Long Branch , NJ 07740
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Speech Therapist (Bilingual Preferred) JobID: 4013
Position Type:
District
Date Posted:
5/29/2024
Location:
District
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid New Jersey Educational Services 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.
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Such other qualifications that the Superintendent may find appropriate.
REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisor
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
To help reduce or eliminate speech and hearing impairments that interfere with the students' ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program. The S/L specialist must be able to move about the building and go up and down stairs when necessary.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month contractual position
EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in writing by the Special Education Supervisor
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Make assessments, analyses and classifications of students' communication competencies and characteristics.
Plans, prepares and delivers treatment programs for children 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 students.
Develops and implements an individualized educational program in conjunction with parents and teachers for students who are eligible for speech/language services and identifies pupils in need of related services. May refer to the Child Study Team.
Provides intervention sessions with students who have been classified as prescribed in the IEP.
Conducts classes in language stimulation.
Maintains close liaison with the child study team and serves as a case manager as assigned.
Keeps those records necessary for each child and completes all required local state and federal reports.
Participates in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled/exceptional students by providing individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents.
Conducts ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.
Acts as educational consultant to general education and special education classroom teachers, guidance counselors and administrators as required.
Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community.
Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
Assumes other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
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Long Branch Public Schools