Speech and Language Pathologist

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted:
  1/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
  (High-Needs School)

Mission: The mission of Philip's Academy Charter school of Paterson is, we will provide a moral and rigorous education to a diverse student body, accomplished in a hands-on, technology infused educational environment that embraces differentiated instruction and individual attention that will allow our students to attend college, while developing a commitment to global citizenship, environmental sustainability, and personal virtue.

Nature and Scope of Job: Under the supervision of the Director of Student Support Service, the Speech and Language Pathologist shall be responsible for providing diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language and hearing disorders, helping students to adjust and have access to the general education curriculum. Philip's educators participate in extensive professional development, collaborate with other faculty and staff, promote rigorous learning opportunities, and look out for the collective and individual interests of Philip's students as well as the schools' greater community.

• Provide direct speech and language therapy to students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Provide consultation and professional development to general education teachers on best practices for supporting students with speech and language needs within their classrooms.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents regarding students' progress in speech and language therapy.
• Conduct speech and language assessments with students and present results at Team meetings.
• Develop IEP goals and track progress towards those goals.
• Support during other times of the day, including but not limited to providing supervision during recess, lunch, and hallway.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice from the Principal.

• A master's or higher degree in speech-language pathology, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Hold a valid NJ State Speech Language Specialist Certification.
• At least two years of full-time experience as an SLP (elementary experience preferred).
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
• Shared dedication to Philip's Academy's philosophy and mission.
• Excellent teamwork, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and verbally. Being bilingual is a plus.
• Possess excellent integrity, a gentle spirit, and demonstrate strong moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate technological abilities: word processing, data management, and informational retrieval.
• Submit a background check through the New Jersey Department of Education.
• Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire.
• Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician's documentation of both.
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry students up to 70lbs.

$75,000 - $85,000 (10-Months)

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits which includes a healthcare package (health, dental and vision), paid time off (personal and sick days), life insurance, retirement plans (pension & 403B), tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness program, and employee referral program.

Philip's Academy Charter Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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