speech-language pathologist - Teaneck, NJ , USA, United States - Teaneck School District

Description

• Identify students with speech, language and communication disorders requiring related services as part of the NJ Special Education Code process.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of the problem presented by each child identified.
• Plan and conduct speech and language therapy that is individualized, data driven and multiculturally sensitive and diverse. Maintain data to show efficacy of treatment.
• Case manage (i.e. develop I.E.P.s, be a liaison for parents and teaching staff) students with a ESLS classification including students at Preschool level.
• Be an active member and contributing member of the Child Study Team.
• Contribute to the development of I.E.P.s for students receiving speech and language as a related service by creating goals and objectives that are clear, concise and measurable.
• Confer with parents and disseminate written reports of student's therapeutic progress.
• Provide strategies that will aid special and general education teachers and other staff to help facilitate communication and generalize skills within the classroom setting.
• Upon request, conduct parent training or provide strategies to aid in generalization and facilitate communication in natural settings.

• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Masters degree in Communication Disorders from accredited program.
• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with Speech/Language Specialist endorsement.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education.
• Prior experience with developing student IEP programs in accordance with the NJ Special Education code. IEP Direct experience helpful.