Speech Therapist

Bound Brook School District; Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 61,825 - 105,620; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness, and Bereavement Days

Job summary

Bound Brook School District seeks a full-time Speech‑Language Specialist to help reduce speech and hearing impediments among students. Responsibilities include assessing students, planning treatment programs, and developing Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs). The position offers a salary range from $61,825 to $105,620 based on experience, along with benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage. Additional stipends are available, and the role requires a valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Speech‑Language Specialist Endorsement.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Speech‑Language Specialist Endorsement required.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in speech-language pathology essential.
• Ability to effectively assess and treat speech, language, and hearing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze students' communication competencies.
• Plan and deliver treatment programs for speech and language deficiencies.
• Provide diagnostic evaluations for communication disorders.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge in speech-language pathology

Ability to apply assessment principles

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate

Speech‑Language Specialist Endorsement

Job description

Position

Title: Speech‑Language Specialist

Reports to: School Counseling Services Director

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Speech‑Language Specialist Endorsement
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in the field of speech‑language pathology
• Ability to effectively apply the principles of assessment, treatment, and prevention of speech, language, and hearing disorders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Job Goal

To help reduce or eliminate speech and hearing impediments that interfere with the students' ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program.

Performance Responsibilities

• Make assessments, analyses, and classifications of students' communication competencies and characteristics.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver treatment programs for children with speech and language deficiencies.
• Provide diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participate in team conferences related to those pupils.
• Develop and implement individualized educational programs (IEP) in conjunction with parents and teachers for pupils eligible for speech correction and identify pupils in need of related services.
• Provide individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been classified.
• Conduct classes in language stimulation.
• Maintain close liaison with the child study team and serve as a case manager as assigned.
• Keep records necessary for each child and complete all required local, state, and federal reports.
• Participate in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled/exceptional students by providing individual or group in‑service experiences for staff and parents.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.
• Act as educational consultant to classroom teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators as required.
• Assist in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community.
• Assume primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education and other professional growth activities.
• Assume other related duties as assigned by the superintendent of schools or the student personnel director.

Terms of Employment

Work year and salary to be determined by the board. Performance evaluated annually in accordance with state law and board policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $61,825 to $105,620, based on the BBEA Salary Guide.
• Stipend opportunities available.
• Full‑time staff eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits.
• Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness, and Bereavement Days included.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Statement

Bound Brook School District is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.