Speech Language Specialist

Qualifications:
NJ Speech Language Specialist Certification
Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, exhibits professionalism, flexibility, and organizational skills
Experience working in the public school setting preferred
Understanding of school based speech services and eligibility under NJDOE special education code
Experience working with various age groups and case management
Extra duties as assigned by the building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education
Salary: $60,653 - $115,891 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications
Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included

All alternate route candidates ("Certificate of Eligibility) must show completion of 50 hours of pre-service training through a DOE approved CE educator program prior to being interviewed for a position. The certificate of completion must be uploaded into the AppliTrack portal in order for alternate route candidates to be considered. Further information about the alternate route program can be obtained at https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/CEprogramproviders.shtml.


*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.