Speech Language Therapist

Position Type :

Student Support Services

Date Posted : 5 / 24 / 2024

5 / 24 / 2024

Location :

Pennsauken Intermediate School

Closing Date :

Until Filled Date : May 24, 2024

From : Office of the Superintendent

Subject : Vacancy

Position : Speech Language Therapist - Intermediate

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban / suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey

Responsibilities :

• Acts as the evaluator for referrals made by the building principals for a determination of eligibility for speech correction services.
• Provides speech and language therapy for students classified as eligible for Speech Services, as per their Individual Education Plans.
• Acts as a Child Study Team member, when assigned by the Chairperson, providing consultative and evaluation information as applicable.
• Assists in the development of evaluation plans, as per the assignment of referrals, participating in evaluations as outlined in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6 : 28-3.4.
• Writes speech and language assessments detailing evaluations and analysis of the pupil's speech and language performance and developmental characteristics.
• Provides speech and language therapy to classified students as per their Individual Education Plans.
• Serves as a consultant to all administrators and professional staff on issues of speech therapy as it pertains to student performance.
• Maintains membership on assigned School Resource Committees, as needed.
• Serves as a consultant to the assigned families of our community on speech and language issues such as private evaluations for speech, language and hearing assessments, as well as private therapy options.
• Performs all professional duties in accordance with the specifications outlined in the CST Department Employee Guidelines Manual.
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services or his / her designee.

Qualifications :

• Speech and Language Specialist NJ State Certification Required, Master of Speech Language Pathology
• MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
• New Jersey state residency requirements for public employees in effect

Terms :

Terms and condition to be determined by the board

Applications are accepted on-line only. To apply, go to www.pennsauken.net and choose employment.

Deadline for Application : Until Filled

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