Speech and Language Specialist

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer High School in New Jersey is seeking a licensed Speech and Language Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate will assess students’ speech needs, consult with staff, prepare written reports, and communicate effectively with students and parents in a collaborative school setting.

The role requires maintaining confidentiality, SEMI logging experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid New Jersey Speech and Language Specialist certification.
• Experience assessing student speech needs and preparing reports.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' speech needs.
• Consult with staff regarding those needs.
• Prepare written reports.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Develop and implement services to promote learning.
• Maintain confidentiality; SEMI logging experience required.

Skills

Speech assessment

Staff consultation

Written reports

Student/parent communication

Program development

Professional growth

Confidentiality

SEMI logging

Education

Valid New Jersey Speech and Language Specialist

Job description

2026-2027 School Year

Mercer High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid New Jersey Speech and Language Specialist
2. 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).