Speech Language Specialist - Office of Early Childhood 2025-26 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Specialist to join their Office of Early Childhood. This role involves assessing students with speech and language disorders, providing direct and indirect services, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support student success. You will play a vital role in developing Individual Education Programs and ensuring compliance with educational mandates while maintaining thorough case records. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent required.
• New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or Emergency certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide services for students with speech and language difficulties.
• Collaborate with the Child Study Team and prepare IEPs.

Skills

Speech Language Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions

Collaboration with Child Study Team

Individual Education Programs (IEPs)

Education

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate

Tools

Standardized Assessment Tools

Technological/Electronic Programs

Job description

SPEECH LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
Office of Early Childhood
(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Speech Language Specialist within the Office of Early Childhood.

DEFINITION:

1. Assess children in the district who have suspected language, articulation, fluency and/or voice disorders.
2. Provide direct and indirect services to reduce or eliminate speech and language difficulties that adversely affect a student’s academic performance and are determined to be outside the range of acceptable variations.
3. Act as Case Managers and provide therapeutic interventions for all students classified as Eligible for Speech and Language Services.
4. Collaborate and function as a responsible member of the Child Study Team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by NJ Department of Education.
2. Masters or higher degree in speech-language pathology, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college/university.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide direct and indirect services to reduce or eliminate speech and language difficulties that adversely affect a student’s academic performance and are determined to be outside the range of acceptable variations.
2. Act as Case Managers and provide therapeutic interventions for all students classified as Eligible for Speech and Language Services.
3. Collaborate and function as a responsible member of the Child Study Team.
4. Evaluate children identified through a standardized assessment process and/or functional process in order to determine speech and/or language functioning and impact on educational performance.
5. Generate a written professional report of the evaluation to include State and district mandated components.
6. Participate in CST identification meetings involving suspected language disability students.
7. Work with CST to determine needs for speech and language impaired children and to develop appropriate goals and objectives to service these students.
8. Prepare Individual Education Programs, reevaluations, and annual reviews for students Eligible for Speech Language Services, following federal laws, state mandates, and district policies and procedures.
9. Schedule students and provide speech language services as mandated by the IEP.
10. Prepare and maintain all case records for students Eligible for Speech Language Services.
11. Maintain ongoing progress records for each student receiving speech language services.
12. Provide written input to the IEP of the ESERS student’s Present Level of Academic and Functional Performance in the area of communication, goals and objectives, frequency duration, and group size.
13. Utilize State and district eligibility guidelines in determining eligibility for speech language services.
14. Complete State and district reports as required.
15. Consult with the Nurse regarding hearing evaluations.
16. Consult with administrators, teachers, parents, and staff.
17. Order and maintain equipment, materials, and supplies.
18. Participate in Continuing Education in the area of Speech and Language.
19. Be knowledgeable in and utilize the district’s technological/electronic programs and equipment.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Office of Early Childhood

SALARY, TERMS & AFFILIATION:
Salary: $70,125 - $109,375 (2025-26SY)
Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. If you are a current employee, you must apply via the Employee Self Service website.

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER