Long Term Substitute Speech and Language Specialist

Long Term Substitute Speech and Language Specialist

Moorestown Township Public Schools Moorestown, NJ

Building: District Salary Guide: $58,931.00 - $74,042.00 Date: October 2026 March 2027 Benefits: Single NJ Educator's Health Plan

Qualifications: Valid NJDOE 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.

Performance Responsibilities:

A. Instructional Process

Provide individual and/or small group intervention sessions with students who have been classified. Provide a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of the student with speech disorders. Serve as member of the Child Study Team assisting in the identification, diagnosis, evaluation, determination of eligibility, and development of appropriate programs for students with disabilities pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14. Assist teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language disorders. Assist in the development of classroom activities to meet the communication needs of the student. Collaborate with classroom teacher(s) and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestion for the student's daily activities.

B. Planning

Provide screening to identify speech eligible students at regular intervals and specified levels. Plans, prepares and delivers treatment programs for children with speech and language deficiencies. Develops and implements an individualized educational program (IEP) in conjunction with parents and teachers for pupils who are eligible for speech services and identifies pupils in need of language services.

C. Student Evaluation

Makes assessments, analyses and classifications of students' communication competencies and characteristics. Provides diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participates in team conferences related to those pupils. Keeps those records necessary for each child and completes reports as required by the local, state and federal government. Conducts ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program. Writes evaluations and maintains records which clearly and succinctly document services provided, student progress and discharge as recommended. Participates in annual reviews, triennial evaluations, and initial meetings, when appropriate. Ensures that all required documentation is on file with the appropriate supervisor.

D. School and Community Relations

Participates in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled/exceptional students by providing individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents as assigned. Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement. Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community. Communicate information on the student's therapy program and progress to the teacher, principal, and parent/guardian.

E. Professional Growth

Participates in appropriate professional development activities to keep abreast of latest developments in the field of speech pathology and related fields.

F. Other

Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies. Provides updated schedules throughout the school year following the format furnished by the district administrator. Preserve and protect patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Pupil Services.

Technology Skills: Proficient in software applications related to role, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Frontline, and Genesis Student Information System. Ability to conduct meetings synchronously and asynchronously.

Evaluation of Performance: Performance is reviewed annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluations for certified staff.

Physical Demand Physical demands include the ability to remain in a stationary position when necessary, occasionally move throughout the building to access colleagues and/or supplies. Ability to operate a computer and/or other office machinery. Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing via technology devices or handwritten correspondence. The physical demands as described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities through an interactive process of determining essential duty task completion options.

New Jersey First Act N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Moorestown Township Public School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such determination becomes necessary.

The Moorestown Township Public School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.