2470-Speech Language Pathologist

**Willing to train newly licensed for those interested in working with students with disabilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team full-time working with children with special this role you will help students aged 4 to 21 develop essential skills for effective communication.

First Children School is a New Jersey Department of Educationapproved private special education school serving students from PreK through high school with multiple disabilities including medically fragile developmentally intellectually or physically disabled students as well as those who are deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired.

• Work cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the IEP.
• Coordinates speech-language services with student services provided by other school personnel.
• Maintains records of the speech-language interventions and prepares periodic reports as required.
• Adheres to established rules regulations laws and appropriate ethical standards.
• Administers formal and informal (on-going and curriculum-based) assessments
• Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.
• Provides appropriate information in an informal and formal basis regarding speech language and hearing programs.
• Supervises undergraduate interns paraprofessionals volunteers and other professional (as appropriate).
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of New Jersey Standard Course of Study in the management of communicative disorders.
• Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language disorders.
• Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.
• Manages the facilities materials and equipment including assistive technology necessary to delivery of services.
• Promotes effective interpersonal relations with students.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of statewide testing procedures.
• Develops appropriate IEPs based on students strengths and needs.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth activates related to speech-language- hearing and education.
• Provides consultation to parents teachers and other appropriate school personnel.
• Seeks the assistance of teachers parents and others to meet the communication needs of students.
• Consults/communicate with non-school agencies to enhance services.

Team Structure

This role will be part of the team reporting to the school principal.

Basic Qualifications

• Masters or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a Department of Education Standard Speech Language Specialist certification.
• Must have an appropriate and active license through the state of New Jersey.
• Must be able to read write speak and understand English.
• Must possess interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with children and parents/guardians.
• Must display a professional attitude.
• Must possess vision/hearing senses with or without reasonable accommodation will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must possess the ability to be physically mobile with or without reasonable accommodation so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must be able to physically assist with evacuating children during emergency situations.

Benefits

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Vacation and sick pay
• Life insurance
• Short and longterm disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and discount programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee referral bonus program

Who We Are

First Children Services is a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional services to children and families. We use a variety of effective techniques and emphasize family involvement to achieve meaningful outcomes. Our team approaches every challenge with compassion dedication and determination.