School Based Speech Therapist

Overview:

• Designs and implements intervention programs which remediate deficit speech/language skills of identified students.
• Works with school personnel and parents to design and implement the student’s intervention plan, individual service plan, or individual student plan most appropriate to address the student’s need.
• Offers consultation and collaboration with school staff and parents in support of student’s speech language goals.
• Acts as a resource to parents, school personnel and other caregivers in the area of speech/language development.
• Administers appropriate screening and/or diagnostic tests to determine child’s speech/language competency, if requested.
• Interprets diagnostic tests, identifies strengths and weaknesses in areas of speech/language skills and generates reports providing feedback to school personnel and parents.
• Serves as member of the school’s multidisciplinary team, if appropriate.
• Is knowledgeable concerning all policies and procedures as established for these services by the Company's Program Manual, the funding source, and the individual school(s).
• Completes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Catapult Learning provides all classroom and materials as well as prepared lesson plans and paid training.
• Continued instructional and leadership support
• Company support and quality assurance from both local and national support teams
• Paid training and professional development
• A competitive hourly wage paid bi-weekly
• Room for career development and advancement
• Referral Bonus Plan

Qualifications:

• Requires a Master’ Degree and NJDOE certification as a speech/language specialist.
• Experience providing speech services in a school setting preferred.