Speech Therapist (Bilingual Preferred)

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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