Speech Language Specialist - Office of Special Education SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 72,250 - 112,250; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education seeks a Speech Language Specialist to join the Office of Special Education in Newark. You will assess students with suspected language, articulation, fluency, and voice disorders and provide direct and indirect services to support academic performance.

You will serve as a case manager, prepare IEPs, participate in Child Study Team processes, and collaborate with teachers, nurses, and families to determine needs and goals.

Qualifications

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligibility for an Emergency certificate as required.
• Master's or higher degree in speech-language pathology or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Assess students with suspected language, articulation, fluency, and/or voice disorders.
• Provide direct and indirect services to reduce or eliminate speech and language difficulties that adversely affect academic performance.
• Act as case managers and deliver therapeutic interventions for all students designated as eligible for speech and language services.
• Collaborate with the Child Study team and other stakeholders to determine needs, goals, and objectives.

Education

New Jersey Standard Certificate or Emergency certificate eligibility

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Specialist

Office of Special Education – Newark Board of Education.

Qualifications

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligibility for an Emergency certificate as required.
• Master's or higher degree in speech-language pathology or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.

Description

• Assess students with suspected language, articulation, fluency, and/or voice disorders.
• Provide direct and indirect services to reduce or eliminate speech and language difficulties that adversely affect academic performance.
• Act as case managers and deliver therapeutic interventions for all students designated as eligible for speech and language services.
• Collaborate with the Child Study team and other stakeholders to determine needs, goals, and objectives.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Evaluate children through standardized assessments to determine speech and/or language functioning and impact on education.
• Generate written professional evaluation reports including state and district mandated components.
• Participate in Child Study Team identification meetings and determine eligibility and goals for students with speech and language impairments.
• Prepare Individual Education Programs, reevaluations, and annual reviews for eligible students.
• Follow federal laws, state mandates, and district policies.
• Schedule and provide speech language services as stated in IEPs.
• Maintain case records and progress records for all students receiving services.
• Provide written input to IEPs regarding present level, goals, objectives, and service delivery parameters.
• Use state and district eligibility guidelines to determine service eligibility.
• Complete required state and district reports.
• Consult with nurses, administrators, teachers, parents, and staff as needed.
• Maintain and order equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Participate in continuing education in speech and language fields.
• Utilize district technological/electronic programs and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports To

Office of Special Education.

Salary and Employment Period

• Salary Range: $72,250 – $112,250.
• Employment Period: Ten (10) months.
• Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, wellness, voluntary benefits, paid personal and sick days, and vacation days for 12‑month employees. For details, visit https://nboehrs.com/.

How to Apply

The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

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