Speech Language Specialist - Office of Early Childhood SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Qualifications

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/
• Masters or higher degree in speech-language pathology, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college/university.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect services to reduce or eliminate speech and language difficulties that adversely affect a student's academic performance and are determined to be outside the range of acceptable variations.
• Case Managers and provide therapeutic interventions for all students classified as Eligible for Speech and language Services.
• Collaborate and function as a responsible member of the Child Study.
• Evaluate children identified through a standardized assessment process and/or functional process in order to determine speech and/or language functioning and impact on educational performance.
• Generate a written professional report of the evaluation to include State and district mandated components.
• Participate in CST identification meetings involving suspected language disability students.
• Participate with CST to determine needs for speech and language impaired children and to develop appropriate goals and objectives to serve these students.
• Prepare Individual Education Programs, reevaluations and annual reviews for students Eligible for Speech Language Services.
• Follow federal laws, state mandates and district policies and procedures.
• Schedule students and provide speech language services as mandated by the IEP.
• Prepare and maintain all case records for Eligible for Speech Language Services students.
• Prepare and maintain ongoing progress records for each student receiving speech language services.
• Provide written input to the IEP of the ESERS student's Present Level of Academic and Functional Performance in the area of communication, goals and objectives, frequency duration, and group size.
• Utilize State and district eligibility guidelines in determining eligibility for speech language services.
• Complete State and district reports as required.
• Consult with Nurse regarding hearing evaluation.
• Consult with administrator, teachers, parents, and staff.
• Top order and maintain equipment, materials and supplies.
• Participate in Continuing Education in the area of Speech and Language.
• Be knowledgeable in and utilize district's technological/electronic programs and equipment.

Reports to

Office of Early Childhood

Salary, Terms & Affiliation

• Salary: $72,250 - $112,250
• Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
• Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union

How to Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. If you are a current employee you must apply via the Employee Self Service website.