LTS- Speech and Language Specialist- Carson

• Date: February 20, 2025 From: Office of the Superintendent Subject: Vacancy Position: LTS- Speech and Language Specialist- Carson Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey

Responsibilities

• Acts as the evaluator for referrals made by the building principals for a determination of eligibility for speech correction services
• Provides speech and language therapy for students classified as eligible for Speech Services, as per their Individual Education Plans
• Acts as a Child Study Team member, when assigned by the Chairperson, providing consultative and evaluation information as applicable
• Assists in the development of evaluation plans, as per the assignment of referrals, participating in evaluations as outlined in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:28-3.4
• Writes speech and language assessments detailing evaluations and analysis of the pupil’s speech and language performance and developmental characteristics
• Provides speech and language therapy to classified students as per their Individual Education Plans
• Serves as a consultant to all administrators and professional staff on issues of speech therapy as it pertains to student performance
• Maintains membership on assigned School Resource Committees, as needed
• Serves as a consultant to the assigned families of our community on speech and language issues such as private evaluations for speech, language and hearing assessments, as well as private therapy options
• Performs all professional duties in accordance with the specifications outlined in the CST Department Employee Guidelines Manual
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services or his/her designee

Qualifications

• Speech and Language Specialist NJ State Certification Required 1 year of experience desired in field
• MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement New Jersey state residency

Requirements

• for public employees in effect Terms: May 5, 2025 through approximately October 31, 2025 Terms and conditions to be determined by the board Applications are accepted on-line only
• To apply, go to www.pennsauken.net and choose employment
• Please upload all transcripts and certifications when applying
• Please submit resume, cover letter, references and applicable certifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Deadline for Application: Until Filled E.O.E. m/f/d/v