Speech and Language Pathologist

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School in Somerset, NJ is hiring a School Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes assessing students' communication abilities, delivering tailored treatment plans, and collaborating with the child study team on IEPs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with NJ SLP endorsement, strong diagnostic and intervention skills, and excels at communication with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and NJ SLP endorsement required.
• Experience with evaluation, treatment and prevention of speech disorders.
• Strong communication and collaboration with students, families and staff.
• Ability to manage records and participate in team conferences.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze students' communication competencies.
• Plan, prepare and deliver treatment programs for speech and language needs.
• Provide diagnostic evaluations for pupil referrals to the child study team.
• Develop and oversee IEPs in collaboration with parents and teachers.
• Provide individual and small group intervention sessions.
• Maintain liaison with the child study team and serve as case manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration with teams

Speech-language pathology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ SLP endorsement or eligible

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist


• Date Posted: 2/12/2026


• Location: Central Jersey College Prep

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:

• USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016


• NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018


• US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024


• National Charter School, 2020


• College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024


• College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024


• Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022


• 100% graduation rate, 2011- 2025


• 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Hiring for School Year 2026-2027

Responsibilities Include:

• Assess and analyze students' communication competencies and characteristics.


• Plan, prepare and deliver treatment programs for children with speech and language needs.


• Provide diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participate in team conferences related to those pupils, as appropriate.


• Develop, implement and oversee individualized educational programs (IEPs), in conjunction with parents and teachers, for students who are eligible for speech correction


• Provide individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been found eligible to receive services.


• Maintain close liaison with the child study team and serve as a case manager as assigned.


• Keep those records necessary for each child


• Provide individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents as appropriate.


• Conduct ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.


• Act as educational consultant to classroom teachers, counselors and administrators as needed.


• Assume primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.


• Maintain professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.


• Assume other related duties as assigned by the Chief Education Officer or Director of Special Education.


• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;


• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;


• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;


• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;


• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;


• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;


• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the field of Speech-Language pathology


• Ability to effectively apply the principles of assessment, treatment and prevention/correction of speech, language, and hearing disorders.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;


• Excellent organizational skills.

Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law, administrative code and provisions of the board's policy on the evaluation of certified staff.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;


• Valid NJ Education Services Certificate or Speech - Language Specialist Endorsement;


• Pass a physical examination in accordance with statue and board policy


• NJ Criminal History;


• Work authorization in the U.S.;


• Tuberculosis Test;


• Experience is a plus.


• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost


• NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment

Postings current as of 8/17/2026 6:59:26 PM CST.

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