Long Term Leave Replacement -Speech Language Specialist

gboe; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

gboe is seeking a Speech Therapist for the Long Term Leave Replacement position in Garfield, New Jersey. The role involves leading the implementation of the speech therapy program for students with disabilities through personalized treatment plans and collaboration with parents and teachers.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree, possess valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Speech‑Language Specialist Endorsement, and have successful prior experience in similar educational settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Speech Therapist in educational or pediatric settings.
• Ability to develop individualized educational programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of the speech therapy program.
• Conduct assessments and deliver treatment for students with communication disorders.
• Serve as a consultant to teachers and administrators.

Skills

Speech therapy skills

Communication assessment

Case management

Individualized treatment plans

Education

Master's Degree in a related field

Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate

Speech-Language Specialist Endorsement

Job description

Long Term Leave Replacement

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, to lead the process in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school district's speech therapy program for students with disabilities or physical/mental impairments by developing and following an individualized treatment plan that addresses specific functional needs.

Essential Functions

• Makes 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 pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participates in team conferences related to those pupils.
• Develops and implements an individualized educational program (IEP) in conjunction with parents and teachers for pupils who are eligible for speech correction and identifies pupils in need of related services.
• Provides individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been classified. Conducts classes in language stimulation.
• Maintains close liaison with the child study team and serves as a case manager as assigned.
• Keeps 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 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.
• Observes children identified as needing service in classroom settings on an ongoing basis.
• Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district.
• Performs all duties required by administrative code, state and federal laws, and board policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Certification/License

Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Speech‑Language Specialist Endorsement

Education

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a Speech Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting.

Benefits

• FLSA Status: Nonexempt.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Garfield Board of Education is Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.