Speech/Language Therapist (1099)

Nitelines Usa • Piscataway, NJ

2d • $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work Speech/Language Therapist (1099) Pay rate : $70.00 per hour (1099) Job location : Piscataway, NJ 08854 Hours: The school hours are 8:05 am – 2:20 pm Job Specialized services require: The selected professional will be expected to provide specialized professional therapy, evaluations and remediation for a variety of disorders and/or delays (e.g. articulation disorders, cognitive impairments or delays, social language use or pragmatic disorders, expressive and receptive language impairments or delays, fluency/stuttering, voice disorders, auditory processing disorder, oral motor and oral feeding issues, dysphagia, etc.). When appropriate, goals and objectives for intervention deemed will be developed, and input into the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) will be expected. The SLS will be expected to provide specialized professional therapy during the entire year as outlined in each student's IEP with the understanding that the goal of the school-based Speech and Language Therapy is to support and maximize educational participation in class. The SLS will also be expected to perform evaluations, including observation of the student in school settings and home settings if required. Formal reports are written based on standardized testing and observation and will be expected to be completed in adherence with state and district timelines. The SLS will also review reports from other SLSs and make recommendations based on the report. When deemed appropriate, provide informal appraisals of student needs as a member of the IEP Team and/or I&RS Committee. The SLS can provide direct or consultative service. Direct services include individual, small group session, or integrated in-class activities. Consultative services include but are not limited to observation of the student, review of work samples, consultation with parents and teachers, and participation in meetings and, as needed, recommend equipment/materials and obtain measurements for equipment in a timely manner to assist the district in obtaining competitive quotes for necessary specialized equipment/materials. The SLS may be asked to participate in the district's parent/teacher conferences, applicable parent clinics, and/or offer professional development training.

Requirements

• License
• Department of Education Certificate

Responsibilities

• provide specialized professional therapy, evaluations and remediation for a variety of disorders and/or delays (e.g. articulation disorders, cognitive impairments or delays, social language use or pragmatic disorders, expressive and receptive language impairments or delays, fluency/stuttering, voice disorders, auditory processing disorder, oral motor and oral feeding issues, dysphagia, etc.)
• develop goals and objectives for intervention deemed, and input into the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
• provide specialized professional therapy during the entire year as outlined in each student's IEP with the understanding that the goal of the school-based Speech and Language Therapy is to support and maximize educational participation in class
• perform evaluations, including observation of the student in school settings and home settings if required
• write formal reports based on standardized testing and observation and will be expected to be completed in adherence with state and district timelines
• review reports from other SLSs and make recommendations based on the report
• provide informal appraisals of student needs as a member of the IEP Team and/or I&RS Committee
• provide direct or consultative service
• recommend equipment/materials and obtain measurements for equipment in a timely manner to assist the district in obtaining competitive quotes for necessary specialized equipment/materials
• participate in the district's parent/teacher conferences, applicable parent clinics, and/or offer professional development training

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed