Speech Language Therapist- Elementary-Leave Replacement

Lawrence Township Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick days prorated

Personal days prorated

Job summary

Lawrence Township Public Schools seeks a Speech Language Therapist for an elementary leave replacement at Ben Franklin Elementary School. The role begins after Jan 4, 2027 and runs through the end of the school year.

The position is within Educational Support Services and requires NJ certification and CCC from ASHA. Experience with augmentative communication systems (PECS, Proloquo, TouchChat) and working with students with significant disabilities, including autism, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ instructional or Educational Services certificate.
• ASHA CCC certification required.
• Experience with augmentative communication methods.
• Experience with students who have significant disabilities, including autism.

Skills

Disability education experience

Verbal behavior goals

Augmentative communication

IEP goals writing

Education

New Jersey instructional certificate

CCC Certification

Tools

PECS

Proloquo

TouchChat

Job description

Speech Language Therapist- Elementary-Leave Replacement JobID: 6301

• Position Type: Educational Support Services/ Speech Language Therapist
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Date Available: 01/04/2027
• Closing Date: 10/28/2026

Speech Language Therapist- Elementary-Leave Replacement

Ben Franklin Elementary School

Position Duration

1-4-27 to the end of the school year

Salary Range

Starting at $68,136, prorated for the period of employment

Requirements and Qualifications

• Appropriate New Jersey Instructional or Educational Services certificate
• ASHA Certification-Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
• Experience implementing and supporting augmentative communication ( PECS, Proloquo and TouchChat preferred)
• Experience working with students with significant disabilities including autism (students who may be nonverbal)
• Experience working with students and writing goals/objectives using the principles of verbal behavior preferred

Benefits offered during this period

• Sick and personal days (prorated to period of assignment)

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to offer an interview to all applicants.