Speech Language Therapist - Maternity Leave Replacement

Mers; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garfield Board of Education seeks a Speech Language Specialist to lead the school district's speech therapy program for students with disabilities, developing individualized treatment plans and coordinating services.

The role involves assessments, program planning, and collaboration with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student communication goals in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• Experience as a Speech Therapist in educational or pediatric settings.
• Valid NJ Educational Services Certificate and Speech-Language Specialist Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and classify students' communication competencies.
• Plan, prepare and deliver individualized speech therapy programs.
• Develop and implement IEPs with parents and teachers.
• Provide individual and small group language interventions.
• Maintain records and reports for local, state and federal agencies.
• Collaborate with staff and act as educational consultant.
• Travel to district buildings as required.

Skills

Assessment

IEP development

Speech therapy

Individual therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Speech Language Therapist - Maternity Leave Replacement JobID: 1422

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Date Available: 01/01/2027

Speech Language Specialist - Long Term Leave Replacement (Janury 4, 2027 or as soon as available, through December 2027)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Servicesto lead the process in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school district's speech therapy program for students with disabilities or physical/mental impairments by developing and following individualized treatment plan that addresses specific functional needs.

Essential Functions

• Makes assessments, analyses and classifications of students' communication competencies and characteristics.
• Plans, prepares and delivers treatment programs for children with speech and language deficiencies. Provides diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participates in team conferences related to those pupils.
• Develops and implements an individualized educational program (IEP) in conjunction with parents and teachers for pupils who are eligible for speech correction and identifies pupils in need of related services.
• Provides individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been classified.
  Conducts classes in language stimulation.
• Maintains close liaison with the child study team and serves as a case manager as assigned.
• Keeps those records necessary for each child and completes all required local, state and federal reports.
  Participates in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled/exceptional students by providing individual or group in service experiences for staff and parents.
• Conducts ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.
• Acts as educational consultant to classroom teachers, guidance counselors and administrators as required.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community.
• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Maintains professional competence through in service education and other professional growth activities.
• Observes children identified as needing service in classroom settings on an ongoing basis.
• Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district.
• Performs all duties required by administrative code, state and federal laws, and board policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Certification/License

Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Speech-Language Specialist Endorsement

Education

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in related field.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a Speech Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting.

Salary is based upon experience, GFT guide and approval of Superintendent.

The Garfield Board of Education is Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt