Speech Language Specialist (Part-Time)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Learning in New Jersey seeks a Speech Language Therapist to provide intervention in articulation, language, and fluency, assess student needs, and collaborate with school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we're looking to hire an exceptional clinician who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

Join Catapult Learning, a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and certification as required by contract.
• Masters Degree, CCSs, or CFY preferred.
• Experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements intervention programs which remediate deficit speech/language skills of identified students.
• Works with school personnel and parents to design and implement the student's intervention plan, individual service plan, or individual student plan most appropriate to address the student's need.
• Offers consultation and collaboration with school staff and parents in support of student's speech language goals.
• Acts as resource to parents, school personnel and other caregivers in the area of speech/language development.
• Administers appropriate screening and/or diagnostic tests to determine child's speech/language competency, if requested.
• Interprets diagnostic tests, identifies strengths and weaknesses in areas of speech/language skills and generates reports providing feedback to school personnel and parents.
• Serves as member of the school's multidisciplinary team, if appropriate.
• Is knowledgeable concerning all policies and procedures as established for these services by the Company's Program Manual, the funding source, and the individual school(s).
• Completes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masters Degree

Job description

Company Overview

At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact.

Speech Language Therapist

The Speech Language Pathologist will be responsible for providing intervention in the areas of articulation, language, and fluency. They will assess student needs, provide high quality speech and language therapy, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we're looking to hire an exceptional clinician who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

You Are

Someone who is passionate about serving students with special needs so that they can perform at their highest level and realize productive, fulfilling futures. You believe that ALL children can learn and have the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of students. You excel at building relationships, collaborating with a team, and persevering through difficult challenges. You have a sense of optimism, a willingness to learn and grow, and a commitment to improving outcomes for students.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements intervention programs which remediate deficit speech/language skills of identified students.
• Works with school personnel and parents to design and implement the student's intervention plan, individual service plan, or individual student plan most appropriate to address the student's need.
• Offers consultation and collaboration with school staff and parents in support of student's speech language goals.
• Acts as a resource to parents, school personnel and other caregivers in the area of speech/language development.
• Administers appropriate screening and/or diagnostic tests to determine child's speech/language competency, if requested.
• Interprets diagnostic tests, identifies strengths and weaknesses in areas of speech/language skills and generates reports providing feedback to school personnel and parents.
• Serves as member of the school's multidisciplinary team, if appropriate.
• Is knowledgeable concerning all policies and procedures as established for these services by the Company's Program Manual, the funding source, and the individual school(s).
• Completes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree and certification as required by contract.

PREFERRED:

• Masters Degree, CCSs, or CFY.
• Experience in a school setting.

Pay Rate

USD $70.00 - USD $75.00 /Hr.