Extended School Year - Speech Language Specialists

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey•Piscataway, NJ

About The Position

Future Foundations Academy - Public school for students ages 8 to 21 with autism spectrum disorders. Future Foundations Academy 1690 Stelton Road Piscataway, NJ 08854 Position Available: Extended School Year - Speech Language Specialists School / Program: The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey: Future Foundations Academy Program Duration: June 29, 2026 - August 07, 2026 (excluding July 3rd) - Pending Criminal History Clearance (29 Days) Hours: Hours To Be Determined QUALIFICATIONS: Speech & Language Pathologist certification from the NJ State Department of Education. Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate intervention strategies. Excellent oral and communication skills. Demonstrated attitude for successful completion of tasks assigned. Alternatives to the above qualifications the Commission may find appropriate SCOPE: The Speech and Language Pathologist reports to the principal or other appropriate certified administrator, as designated by the Superintendent. The Speech and Language Pathologist is part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for coordination and development of services for students with disabilities, as well as delivery of related services and program evaluation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide implementation services for children who require the specialized services of a Speech and Language Pathologist. The Speech and Language Pathologist is responsible for exploring the following areas in each area of service: Identifies needs of students; develops action plans based on identified needs; evaluates ongoing programs/plans; implements ongoing programs, activities and revises activities as needed; advises school personnel regarding available resources. Presents information about the services offered to students, school personnel, parents; assists parents and students with individual needs to secure available services; creates a positive climate during consultation; serves on multidisciplinary teams. Delivers services to students to improve skills/functional abilities; demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents and educational staff; assists teachers and students in implementing plans/strategies; involves students in setting objectives; uses a systematic process to assess needs plan intervention and evaluate outcomes. BENEFITS : No Benefits HOURLY RATE : $64 www.escnj.us and click the employment opportunities link. ESCNJ is an EOE/AA Employer

Requirements

Speech & Language Pathologist certification from the NJ State Department of Education.
Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate intervention strategies.
Excellent oral and communication skills.
Demonstrated attitude for successful completion of tasks assigned.
Alternatives to the above qualifications the Commission may find appropriate

Responsibilities

Provide implementation services for children who require the specialized services of a Speech and Language Pathologist.
Identifies needs of students
Develops action plans based on identified needs
Evaluates ongoing programs/plans
Implements ongoing programs, activities and revises activities as needed
Advises school personnel regarding available resources.
Presents information about the services offered to students, school personnel, parents
Assists parents and students with individual needs to secure available services
Creates a positive climate during consultation
Serves on multidisciplinary teams
Delivers services to students to improve skills/functional abilities
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents and educational staff
Assists teachers and students in implementing plans/strategies
Involves students in setting objectives
Uses a systematic process to assess needs plan intervention and evaluate outcomes.