Speech and Language Pathologist

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted:

6/5/2026

Location:

Bayshore Jointure Commission (The Shore Center)

Date Available:

09/01/2026 The Shore Center, a public specialized school for students with autism is seeking a FT Speech Therapist for the 2026-27 School Year. The candidate should have the following qualifications: Valid New Jersey Speech Therapist Standard Certificate Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology Bachelor's Degree from an accredited instruction in the subject area of Speech Therapy/Speech pathology or equivalent. Demonstrate knowledge of subject specialty and effective speech therapy methods for children and adolescents with special needs, with emphasis on those classified as being on the Autism Spectrum. Demonstrate ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators and others. Successful completion of required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board and Principal may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Description:

Title :

Speech Language Specialist Qualifications:

1. Valid New Jersey Department of Education Certificate and Speech Language Specialist Endorsement 2. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in the field of speech language pathology 3. Ability to effectively apply the principles of assessment, treatment and hearing disorders 4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Reports To:

Supervisor and/or

Principal Performance Responsibilities:

1. Plan, prepare and deliver treatment programs for children with speech and language deficiencies. 2. Provide diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participate in team conferences related to those pupils. 3. Participate in the development and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) with the IEP Team for those students who are eligible for speech and language services. 4. Provide individual and small group intervention sessions with students who are eligible for speech as directed by the respective IEPs. 5. Keep necessary records for each child and complete all required local, state, and federal reports. 6. Participate in the development and improvement of opportunities for students with special needs by providing individual or group in-service experiences for all staff and parents. 7. Conduct ongoing evaluations of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their respective programs. 8. Act as educational consultant to classroom teachers and administrators as required. 9. Assist in proper referrals of individual students to agencies and specialists in the community. 10. Attend conferences and workshops to appropriately maintain JD - Speech Language Specialist Page 2 certifications, especially in the areas of autism and speech and language services. 11. Maintain the therapy room and all resources and materials neat and orderly, making it conducive to learning. 12. Participate in Parent-Teacher Night and Back to School and other events. 13. Develop, maintain and implement augmentative systems for students as directed by the

IEP . 14.

Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal and /or supervisor.

Terms of Employment:

Full-time, 10 months or Part-time as needed

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the MOESC Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel. EOE