Speech Therapist

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bound Brook School District