Speech and Language Specialist DIST

Speech and Language Specialist (26 - 27 School Year) – DIST Job Details

Job : 5810382

Final date to receive applications: Jul 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Speech and Language Specialist

School Year

District Wide, Location to be Determined

Speech and Language Specialist

Provide daily service to students in accordance with Board approved curriculum, policies and practices. Openings exist for speech therapists at the elementary and secondary levels. Responsibilities include providing speech therapy services for students with disabilities from a wide range of educational settings, including, but not limited to, self-contained classes and the District Autism program. Responsibilities also include completing speech and language evaluations and participating in IEP meetings.

Positions are full-time, 10-months, and tenure track; there are additional opportunities for summer work.

• Appropriate New Jersey Certification required:
  New Jersey Speech Language Specialist Certification. Speech therapists who need to complete the clinical fellowship year (CFY) can apply and will be considered.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization

10 - Month Contract. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable and collective negotiations agreement.

In accordance with the provisions of the BOE/FTEA collective bargaining agreement, the salary range for this position in the 26/27 School Year is Step 1 BA/BS ($68,023) - Step 18 PhD/EdD ($99,380). Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education.

For full time staff include:

• Medical, dental and prescription insurance
• Personal and sick days
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid holidays

Performance is reviewed annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluations for certificated staff.

Ability to be proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not limited Google Suite, IEP software program and Genesis Employee Portal and Student Information System.

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Franklin Township School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

Franklin Township School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Ryan Green , Supervisor of Child Study Teams
• Central Office
• Email: rgreen