Speech Language Pathology
About The Position
The Lehmann School, part of LADACIN Network, Inc., is a New Jersey Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities serving children ages 3–21 with multiple physical and developmental disabilities. The school uses a transdisciplinary approach that addresses students’ medical, educational, therapeutic, and social development. The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates, treats, and supports students’ communication needs as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role provides individual and group therapy, develops and monitors individualized treatment plans, and collaborates with educators, therapists, families, and other professionals to promote student success. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current New Jersey Speech-Language Pathology license, or eligibility for a Clinical Fellowship Year.
- Valid New Jersey Department of Education Speech-Language Specialist Certification.
- Excellent human relations skills and working knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, school-based staff, students, parents, and community members in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Must pass a New Jersey criminal record history check and receive Department of Education clearance.
- Must pass or provide proof of a negative Mantoux test.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
- Previous work experience with students with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group speech-language therapy to students ages 3–21 with multiple disabilities in accordance with IEP goals and mandates.
- Conduct speech-language evaluations and ongoing assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Participate in planning, conducting, and documenting IEP meetings, transdisciplinary meetings, and family conferences.
- Monitor student progress and modify therapeutic interventions as needed.
- Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to implement communication goals and support student success.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation, therapy schedules, SEMI reports, and electronic records in compliance with NJDOE and APSSD regulations.
- Train and support teachers, paraprofessionals, and families in communication strategies and therapeutic techniques and equipment.
- Participate in professional development, staff training, and team meetings throughout the 12-month calendar year.
- Cooperate with licensing and accrediting operations of funding sources, including inspections and investigations.
- Protect student confidentiality and comply with federal and state regulations, including FERPA and IDEA.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Low-cost health benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Meaningful mission-driven work.
- Opportunities for leadership and growth.
- Supportive team environment.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary teams.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite childcare in Monmouth County.
- Discount programs.
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Job Type
Full-time
