Speech Language Specialist - Office of Special Education 2025-26 (NBOE)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Speech Language Specialist to join their Office of Special Education. This role involves assessing children with language and speech disorders, providing direct and indirect services, and collaborating with the Child Study Team to develop individualized education programs. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in speech-language pathology and a valid teaching certificate. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on students' academic performance and well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the educational success of children in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Masters in speech-language pathology required for this role.
• Must hold or be eligible for New Jersey Standard Certificate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Speech and Language Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions

Collaboration with Child Study Team

Individual Education Programs (IEP)

Education

Masters or higher degree 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 Special Education 2025-26 (NBOE) JobID: 2134

• Position Type:
  Instructional - Other Titles/ Speech Language Specialist
• Date Posted:
  3/11/2025
• Location:
  Special Education -408

SPEECH LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
Office of Special Education

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the positions of Speech Language Specialist, Office of Special Education.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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

DESCRIPTION

• Assess children in the district who have suspected language, articulation, fluency and/or voice disorders.
• 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.
• Case Manager and provide therapeutic interventions for all students classified as Eligible for Speech and Language Services.
• Collaborate and function as a responsible member of the Child Study Team.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To 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.
• To generate a written professional report of the evaluation to include State and district mandated components.
• To participate in CST identification meetings involving suspected language disability students.
• To participate with CST to determine needs for speech and language impaired children and to develop appropriate goals and objectives to service these students.
• To prepare Individual Education Programs, reevaluations and annual reviews for students Eligible for Speech Language Services.
• To follow federal laws, state mandates and district policies and procedures.
• To schedule students and provide speech language services as mandated by the IEP.
• To prepare and maintain all case records for Eligible for Speech Language Services students.
• To prepare and maintain ongoing progress records for each student receiving speech language services.
• To 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.
• To utilize State and district eligibility guidelines in determining eligibility for speech language services.
• To complete State and district reports as required.
• To consult with Nurse regarding hearing evaluation.
• To consult with administrator, teachers, parents, and staff.
• To order and maintain equipment, materials and supplies.
• To participate in Continuing Education in the area of Speech and Language.
• To be knowledgeable in and utilize district’s technological/electronic programs and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

• Salary Range: $70,125 - $109,375 (2025-26SY)
• Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
• Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS ANEQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Postings current as of 3/20/2025 10:14:27 AM CST.