SPEECH-LANGUAGE SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS: 1.   Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and        Speech-Language Specialist Endorsement.

1. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in the field of   

speech-language pathology.

1. Ability to effectively apply the principles of 

assessment, treatment and prevention of speech, language and hearing disorders.

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
2. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

1. Make assessments, analyses and classifications of students' communication competencies and characteristics.

1. Plans, prepares and delivers treatment programs for children with speech and language deficiencies.

1. Provides diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participates in team conferences related to those pupils.

1. 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.

1. Provides individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been classified.

1. Conducts classes in language stimulation.

1. Maintains close liaison with the child study team and serves as a case manager as assigned.

1. Keeps those records necessary for each child and completes all required local, state and federal reports.

1. Participates in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled/exceptional students by providing individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents.

1. Conducts ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.

1. Acts as educational consultant to classroom teachers, guidance counselors and administrators as required.

1. Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community.

1. Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.

1. Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

1. Assumes 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.

EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Wage or Salary Information

Certified Teaching Staff:  Salary Range $ 64,000 � $97,251

Benefits Information

Enrollment in TPAF (Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund) and Group Life Insurance   through NJ Department of Pensions and Benefits

AmeriHealth New Jersey Educators Health Plan (Medical)

Benecard (Prescription)

Delta Dental (Dental)

Ameriflex (FSA) Flexible Spending Account

Opt-Out of Benefits Annual Waiver. Range: up to $5,000 per year

Ten Paid Sick days, Three Personal Days

Eligibility for enrollment in 403b Tax Shelter Annuity Plans. Vendors: MetLife/Brighthouse, Equitable,Midland or Lincoln Investment Planning.

Eligibility for enrollment in Disability, Life, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement Plans with Colonial Life Insurance.

Eligibility for enrollment in Disability Insurance with Prudential, Colonial Life, or AFLAC.

Extra Compensation Programs

Extra-Curricular Stipends

After School Tutoring and Homebound Tutoring

Professional Development Workshops in the District