Speech Language Pathologist

Equiliem; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess and develop communication programs for students, including those with autism. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, solid interpersonal skills, and experience in clinical settings. This role will involve collaboration with parents and educational teams to ensure effective implementation of Individual Educational Plans.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience with students with autism.
• Experience in a team approach for planning and service delivery.
• Knowledgeable in augmentative and alternative communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess communication needs and abilities of students.
• Develop and implement communication programming.
• Consult with parents and educational teams for goal coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Applied behavior analysis

Program development

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence

NJ State Licensure in Speech Pathology

Job description

Overview

Provides assessment of the communication needs of the students. Assesses each student's communication abilities using a variety of standardized measures for program development, develops appropriate communication programming, consisting of goal planning and program writing and implements these programs through specific therapeutic intervention. Consults with parents, teachers, and school district Child Study Teams to ensure coordination and consistency of identified goals in the student's Individual Educational Plans.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Clinical experience with students with autism.
• Experience with applied behavior analysis with a team approach to planning and service delivery.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in the implementation of augmentative and alternative communication.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence and NJ State Licensure in Speech Pathology.