Description
Position at Catapult Learning Communication is a key component in our everyday interactions. It brings people closer together and gives the ability to draw connections and share ideas.
If you are a certified speech pathologist and are looking to help improve student communication, then come join our team at Catapult Learning! .
We are currently looking for a NJ certified speech therapist to join our team in West New York, NJ for the 2024-25 school year.
The speech therapist will work with students in grades K-12 and will be responsible for helping students communicate clearly and swallow appropriately.
THIS IS A PART-TIME, W-2 POSITION SERVING STUDENTS ENROLLED IN NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS IN WEST NEW YORK. SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following :
- Designs and implements intervention programs which remediate deficit speech / language skills of identified students.
- Works with school personnel and parents to design and implement the student’s intervention plan, individual service plan, or individual student plan most appropriate to address the student’s need.
- Offers consultation and collaboration with school staff and parents in support of student’s speech language goals.
- Acts as a resource to parents, school personnel and other caregivers in the area of speech / language development.
- Administers appropriate screening and / or diagnostic tests to determine child’s speech / language competency, if requested.
- Interprets diagnostic tests, identifies strengths and weaknesses in areas of speech / language skills and generates reports providing feedback to school personnel and parents.
- Serves as member of the school’s multidisciplinary team, if appropriate.
- Is knowledgeable concerning all policies and procedures as established for these services by the Company's Program Manual, the funding source, and the individual school(s).
- Completes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
- Other duties may be assigned
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
- Requires a Master’ Degree and NJDOE certification as a speech / language specialist.
- 3-5 years of experience preferred
- Must be able to work independently
- Must have at Master's Degree in Speech and Language Communications
- Must have or be willing to obtain all active NJ state mandated clearances
- Must be proficient with virtual platforms, . Zoom, MS Office
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Must understand that all children can learn. Must demonstrate positive and enthusiastic attitude toward internal and external customers.
Must be flexible. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.