Elementary Speech & Language Specialist — Make a Real Impact

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription coverage

Vision benefits

Job summary

Wayne Township Public Schools in Wayne, New Jersey, seeks a Speech and Language Specialist to support students with communication disorders. The role involves evaluations, therapy planning, and collaboration with staff to implement IEPs and related services.

The position requires NJ licensure in Speech/Language Pathology and NJ Department of Education Standard Certificate as a Speech/Language Specialist, with responsibility for case management, progress reporting, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• NJ license in Speech/Language Pathology required.
• NJ Standard Certificate for Speech/Language Specialist required.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a Child Study Team member when students with communication disorders are referred to the Team.
• Conducts Speech Evaluations in a manner consistent with the administrative code.
• Designs and implements an individualized therapy program for students eligible for Speech/Language services as evidenced by weekly lesson plans.
• Provides group or individual therapy sessions.
• Collaborates with staff to promote Speech/Language development in the classroom.
• Functions as case manager for students eligible for Speech services only.
• Schedules and conducts IEP meetings for students eligible for Speech only services.
• Attends IEP meetings when able/requested for students eligible for Special Education and/or related services.
• Provides progress reports in alignment with report card timelines.
• Completes Individualized Education programs (IEP) for students identified as eligible for Speech only and/or eligible for Special Education and/or Related Services.
• Monitors student progress as it relates to mastery of IEP Speech/Language and oral motor goals.
• Collaborates with school personnel to organize, schedule, and refine Speech/Language/Oral Motor/Hearing services district wide.
• Maintains confidential records on all referred students as electronic documents.
• Maintains confidential records on all students Eligible for Speech Services Only as hard copies and electronic documents.
• Maintains attendance and service provider logs.
• Attends departmental related services providers meetings.
• Responsible for completing ongoing requirements needed to maintain NJ Speech/Language Specialist Certificate and License in Speech Pathology.
• Provides thorough and timely reports, data, and other related information to the Supervisor of Special Services and the Director of Student Support Services.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned by the Director of Student Support Services.

Education

New Jersey License in Speech/Language Pathology

New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate as a Speech/Language Specialist

Job description

Wayne Township Public Schools in Wayne, New Jersey, seeks a Speech and Language Specialist to support students with communication disorders. The role involves evaluations, therapy planning, and collaboration with staff to implement IEPs and related services.

The position requires NJ licensure in Speech/Language Pathology and NJ Department of Education Standard Certificate as a Speech/Language Specialist, with responsibility for case management, progress reporting, and ongoing professional