School Speech and Language Pathologist | Elizabeth, New Jersey

Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting students as a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist this fall. This contract position begins in September 2026 for a 12-week maternity leave assignment, offering experience in dynamic school environments. With three openings across elementary settings, you'll work directly with preschool and K-5 populations, including specialized caseloads with a high number of students with autism.


Key qualifications:

• Active New Jersey Speech-Language Pathologist License
• Valid NJ Speech-Language Specialist (SLS) Certification
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) highly preferred; Clinical Fellows (CFs) considered if you can secure outside supervision
• School-based SLP experience, particularly with preschool and autism populations, is a plus
• Passion for collaborative, student-centered practice
• Comfortable working onsite throughout the contract

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct speech-language therapy to elementary students, focusing on communication disorders and diverse learning needs
• Serving as a resource to teaching staff, offering expertise around individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Thorough documentation of student progress and adherence to all compliance requirements
• Active participation in IEP meetings and collaboration with teachers, staff, and families
• Adapting therapy techniques to support students with various developmental levels, especially those on the autism spectrum

This is a full-time, 35+ hour per week contract assignment across two elementary schools and one additional location (TBD), each offering the rewarding challenge of working with preschool and K-5th grade students. SLPAs are not eligible for these openings.


If you're an energetic, licensed SLP ready to make a difference in the 2026 school year, don't miss out on this opportunity! Take the next step in your career-apply today to contribute your expertise to a supportive educational setting and help students succeed.


Compensation for this position ranges from $47.13 to $67.13. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.