Speech and Language Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer High School in Trenton, New Jersey, seeks a Speech and Language Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires NJ SLP licensure, strong assessment and reporting skills, and collaboration with staff, students, and families.

Responsibilities include assessing speech needs, consulting with staff, and developing services to support positive learning outcomes. Applicants must meet residency/citizenship requirements and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Speech and Language Specialist license or credential.
• Experience assessing student speech needs and planning services.
• Ability to prepare written reports and communicate findings to staff, students and parents.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' speech needs and coordinate services.
• Consult with staff regarding student needs and service plans.
• Prepare and maintain written progress and evaluation reports.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Develop and implement services to promote positive learning outcomes.

Skills

Speech language assessment

Staff consultation

Written reporting

Student/parent communication

Confidentiality

Professional growth

SEMI logging

Education

New Jersey Speech & Language Specialist license

Tools

SEMI logging system

Job description

Mercer County Special Services School District Mercer High School - Trenton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Speech and Language Specialist

Mercer County Special Services School District Mercer High School - Trenton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mercer County Special Services School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5873130

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

2026-2027 School Year

Mercer High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey Speech and Language Specialist
• Highly developed skills in:
  • Assessment of students speech needs;
  • Consultation with staff regarding those needs;
  • Preparation of written reports;
  • Communicating effectively with students and parents;
  • Developing and implementing services designed to promote positive adjustment and effective learning
• A commitment to continued professional growth
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters
• SEMI logging experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire

EEO/AA/ADA Employer

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brian Kozakowski , Principal
• Mercer High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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