The Speech Therapist is to help reduce or eliminate a speech and hearing impediment that interferes with the students’ ability to derive full benefit from the district’s educational program.

• Attend staff meetings and meetings with parents and/or school district personnel.
• Fulfill annual continuing education and professional development requirements established by the Department of Education.
• Provide direct management and supervision of students in non-instructional settings such as hallways, library, dining room, etc.
• 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 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.
• Provide individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been classified.
• Conduct classes in language stimulation
• Keep those records necessary for each child and completes 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.
• Maintain professional competence through in service education and other professional growth activities.
• Observe children identified as needing service in classroom settings on an ongoing basis.
• Attend and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district.
• Perform all duties required by administrative code, state and federal laws, and policy.

Hours:

Full time; follows the School Calendar

Full time benefits include:

•  PTO 
•  Health insurance, vision, dental & life insurance benefits
•  403(b) employee participation and employer match

Qualifications:

Valid New Jersey DOE Certificate for Speech-Language Specialist.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 DOE criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.