Speech and Language Specialist

Job Title

2026-2027 School Year

Mercer High School

Qualifications

Valid New Jersey Speech and Language Specialist

Highly developed skills in:

• Assessment of students speech needs
• Consultation with staff regarding those needs
• Preparation of written reports
• Communicating effectively with students and parents
• Developing and implementing services designed to promote positive adjustment and effective learning

A commitment to continued professional growth

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters

SEMI logging experience required

Physical Requirements

The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire

EEO/AA/ADA Employer

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).

Mercer County Special Services School District