Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
4/12/2019

Location:
District Office

Date Available:
09/01/2019

Closing Date:
08/30/2019

  

2019-2020 ANTICIPATED OPENINGS
Application
Date Posted
Work Year Base Salary Deadline As per SOMEA
April 11, 2019 10 months Agreement Open Until Filled

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 Elementary Teachers Dance Teachers Elementary Teachers - LR Health/Physical Education Teachers Elementary Special Education Teachers World Language/ELL Teachers Elementary Special Education Teachers - LR Chinese Teachers Secondary Math Teachers LDTC Secondary English/Language Arts Teachers Library Media Specialists Secondary Science Teachers School Psychologists Secondary Social Studies Teachers School Social Workers Secondary Special Education Teachers School Social Workers (Non-CST) Preschool Inclusion Teachers SAC Art Teachers School Nurse Music Teachers School Counselor Drama Teachers Speech/Language Specialists Leave Replacements Teachers of:
Math, Science, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Health/Phys. Ed., Music &
World Language/ELL

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Appropriate NJ Certification required.
2. Meets NJ standards for HQT in the subject matter.
3. Demonstrated knowledge in content area.
4. Previous teaching experience at grade level preferred.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SPECIALIST

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• New Jersey Speech and Language Specialist certification
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO Supervisor of Special Services

JOB GOAL(S) Provide Speech/Language and Case Manager services to classified students in the South Orange-Maplewood School District

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform assessments analyses and classifications of students' communication competencies & characteristics.

2. Plans, prepares & delivers treatment programs for children with speech and/or language deficiencies.

3. Consult with teachers to assist in the implementation of strategies, modifications, and accommodations specific to classified pupils IEP's.

4. Conducts ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.

5. Maintain current records of services provided.

6. Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.

7. Maintain contact with parents of assigned students.
8. Perform other related duties at the request of the Supervisor of Special Services.
9. Maintains professional competence through inservice education and other professional growth activities.

10. Must respect the confidentiality of all student information, whether personal or school-related, which the employee hears or learns while working in the school or in a specified classroom. Must strictly comply with all the State and federal laws, and Board policy and regulations governing confidentiality of student records.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 10 Months
Salary as per SOMEA Agreement