Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016 NJDOE Tier-I Charter School,  US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024 National Charter School, 2020 College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024 College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024 Great Schools College Success Award, % graduation rate, % acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011.

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assess and analyze students' communication competencies and characteristics.
• Plan, prepare and deliver treatment programs for children with speech and language needs.
• Provide diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participate in team conferences related to those pupils, as appropriate.
• Develop, implement and oversee individualized educational programs (IEPs), in conjunction with parents and teachers, for students who are eligible for speech correction.
• Provide individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been found eligible to receive services.
• Maintain close liaison with the child study team and serve as a case manager as assigned.
• Keep those records necessary for each child.
• Provide individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents as appropriate.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.
• Act as educational consultant to classroom teachers, counselors and administrators as needed.
• Assume primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• Assume other related duties as assigned by the Chief Education Officer or Director of Special Education.

Essential Duties:

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the field of Speech-Language pathology;
• Ability to effectively apply the principles of assessment, treatment and prevention/correction of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law, administrative code and provisions of the board's policy on the evaluation of certified staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• Valid NJ Education Services Certificate or Speech
  - Language Specialist Endorsement;
• Pass a physical examination in accordance with statue and board policy NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
• NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment;
• Paid professional development opportunities;
• Paid time off;
• Opportunities for extra stipends

8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location:

In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $70,000.00 per year